Balham
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Balham replied to bahnstormer vrs's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
I was thinking about getting some of these - has anyone tried them yet? Cheers, Balham -
Well, I have just traded in the Octy for a VW Touran Sport (170PS) with DSG. Fitted 3 seats across the back nicely and was "OK" to drive, although I guess comparing to the VRS it was never going to stand up
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I've currently got an Octy, but a new arrival to the family means that I'm going to have to (very reluctantly) sell soon. Were you able to get 3 child seats in the middle row of seats? I've been looking at a Superb but don't think there's quite enough room unfortunately. So, I'm now looking at the Touran Sport with a diesel engine, but from what i can see the 170bhp only comes with the dreaded DPF (we do a lot of short journeys). Am I right in thinking that the PD doesn't have the DPF? Did the 140 have enough oomph to keep you happy? Many thanks for any pointers!
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Has anyone tried the website that says "they will buy any car".com (trying not to name names!)?
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for those with younger children... at what age did you remove the back of the booster seat so they are just sitting on a booster cushion? My lad is 5 and I'm thinking of keeping him with the back on the booster seat for a while longer, but my wife says she sees "loads" of kiddies on the school run where they just sit on the base alone. I like the idea of having the side impact protection on the head but maybe it's no longer required?? cheers
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I am also in practically exactly the same situation! Eldest is 5 and in booster seat in the front (airbag disabled). Then have 2 year old in back seat front-facing, wife in middle, and 3 month old in rear facing the the back seat. It's just about managebale for now, but resigned to getting a new car when baby moves up to forward facing seat. Had a look in Superb about 6 months ago, and while there is stacks of legroom it's not a massive amount wider. Don't really want an MPV if possible, so will probably start looking at 4X4's later this year.
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When I bought the car a couple of years ago I put ZZ3's on the front. After about a year the car was pulling to the left so had full 4 wheel alignment done. This didn't show any issues, but swapping the ZZ3 for older Contis at the back solved the problem. I personally won't be buying them again, but I know others think they are great!
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Hello all, In recent foggy weather I discovered that the front fog lights aren't working (not completely necessary, I know, but it's nice to have them working since the are on the car!). The headlights are working, as are the rear fogs, so does anyone have any pointers of what I should look out for? I have a 56 plate Octy VRS and have consulted the user manual but I can't find which fuse relates to the front fogs? Many thanks.
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Hello all, I've currently got an Octy VRs, very happy with it but with a 3rd child on the way later this year there won't be quite enough room. I have one in booster seat, one in forward facing and will have a rear facing one in October as well. Does anyone currently manage to squeeze all of this into the rear of the Superb, or alternatively 2 in rear with room for missus in the middle? I had a look in showroom yesterday and it seems a tad wider than the Octy (but *loads* of legroom!). Thanks, Balham
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Any more dads out there with experience of having 3 kiddies in the car (3 in back, or 1 in front and 2 in back with adult)? I only bought the car a couple of years ago and not keen to get rid of it just yet! Cheers, Balham
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Hello all, Well, I've got a 5 year old and 2 year old at the moment with a booster seat (with headrest) and front facing Isoifx seat respectively. We've just found out that we have a third on the way - has anyone managed to fit in a rear facing isfox seat and two front facing seat in the back of their Octy? I've had a quick look at it seems the isofix seats will have to be at each side with the booster seat in the middle... looks like it could be a squeeze though! Any experience on here would be much appreciated... is it time to fork out on an MPV?? Saw a Zafira VXR the other day that looked quite interesting! Cheers.
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Removing the spoils it spoiler and seats
Balham replied to Paul K's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
Took the words right out of my mouth.... -
Anyone managed to insure a 2.0T FSI with MORE TH>N
Balham replied to mikel543's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk II (2004 - 2013)
Yup, I also find it bizarre that factory fitted optional extras must be declared as modifications. When I insured with More Than they were only inetrested in mods that "increased top speed, acceleration or power", so tinted windows and 18" wheels weren't a worry. -
My car was registered on 29/11/06 so I expected that the free Skoda Assist would expire this week as the car is rapidly approaching 3 years old. However, when I phoned Skoda Assist they informed me that my membership is not due to expire until March 2010?! I asked them to double-check and explained about my registration date but was assured it's valid for another 3 months.While I'm very grateful for this, I don't want to be caught short if I need to call them out between now and March only to be told that my membership is no longer valid! Has anyone else experienced this?Cheers,Balham