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Balham

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  1. I was thinking about getting some of these - has anyone tried them yet? Cheers, Balham
  2. 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
  3. 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!
  4. Has anyone tried the website that says "they will buy any car".com (trying not to name names!)?
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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!
  8. 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.
  9. Have you taken a look at the mutimac solution? - www.multimac.co.uk - I have not seen one "in the flesh" but it looks like an interesting option, even for four children

  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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
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