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I am now wondering 'where' do I have replacement done and re-programmed with new codes? I did buy second hand years ago, dealers are ridiculously expensive.

Thanks Lovely and as expected. I forgot about the immobiliser - of course.

Point 1. answered - I was not sure as I never had to open a door without the remote. I managed to get my wife to test keys and they do open and set alarm too - Phew good. Point 2. is the remote really needed for 'anything else' I do not know of? Point 3. same question Thanks

Hello I have not been here in a long time, I do not even drive very much - my wife does. Anyway, unfortunately while in a rush, my wife dropped keys and guess where they went? In a sewer - a deep one (just to help matter!) - could not get them, our mechanic tried with a strong magnet - he usually helped a lot of local people with same problem. I have 2 questions: 1. can I open and close 'any' door or just Driver's one (understandable) using keys and also set unset alarm? i.e. without the need of the remote? ... for now. Not tried anything, I am not there at present. We of course have spare keys with remote working fine. I was thinking to have 'just the key' copied without remote, if it can be avoided. 2. is the remote really needed? 3. what is the correct course of action in these cases? Since my insurance does cover keys (do not know at what extent, as they tend to NOT say things they should say these days!!). Will the remote/key be changed and Skoda re-program NEW keys and ECU/alarm (whichever) with a different code? Help appreciated. Thanks M

Update coming soon, about the seat belt - apparently the above link [BMW] should fit as it seems it has a 11mm and 14mm rubber grommet [for headrest] and adjustable in length 110 to 150mm [Roomster ia 14mm and 150mm distance] - should fit nicely. I also found on a US website listed for majority of Volkswagen too ... BUT ... I can see how RUBBISH made they are! In fact I found a few saying it breaks while fitting them [maybe they have heavy hands?] and also I can see them break after a few uses when people let the belt self-wind back and clip comes off! I am now getting something else that is 'already' made and makes insurance happy, although if 'I' made a pair, they would be safer and BETTER than the expensive Insurance-Manufacturers' Cartel!

It seems NOBODY [sellers] is bothered to answer 2 simple questions! I asked max diameter and max distance of headrest holes to try and fit the BMW one or another one. I guess I will have to find a BMW dealer and ask if I can check sizes! I asked insurance and they said they do not have any problems and would not affect insurance if I fit such a device, but did not mention making it myself as I am sure they would say not - even thou mine would be better and more secure!

I also noticed the TAILGATE BOOT LOCK sometimes does not catch the door when shutting it and it seems closed but it is not and I also noticed that when we unlock it is very loud. Is the noise normal or does it need adjusting? I also noticed a Skoda dealer selling it for £. 27 on eBay - that tells me it does fail! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-SKODA-TAILGATE-BOOT-LOCK-5J0827501C-/381516800436

The reason I asked is that we constantly keep them further up - i.e. far from belt. I asked insurance if we could fit such an item and they said no problem . I only need to find one that fits - rather than make it myself for insurance purposes. Although I am sure mine would be better and safer - but stupidity and excuses prevail in this world!

I cannot believe things keep coming and sorry to keep bothering! I am now trying to find a Seat BElt holder for the rear seats as the belts are 'rather far' - especially for smaller people - too far! I can make one myself, if I do not find it. Any ideas - I did not find anything on this site - at least 'I' .... did not. Something like this one and I am going to check sizes and also ask insurance as they find anything to AVOID paying: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Genuine-Left-Right-Headrest-Seat-Belt-Holders-Set-52302208036-/190773604370

Thanks, I will check it out. ;p]

Does anyone know where I can connect 'directly' [through a fuse] in-car 12v ? I want to fit a GPS supply 'mostly hidden' cable - maybe someone already done that. Thanks guys

Bought the car and taking it this afternoon - finally done it & finally a bit more room [ster] for taking shopping for 3 families - I needed it and also because my old Fabia was 16 years old, although still running fine apart from old age problems! End of this post, I guess. ;p]

Yes, I found that out ;p]

Yes it does have a Spare Wheel space!

Thanks, yes it is a Manual Transmission