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Help . . . Amundsen Satnav Update
Deano's Dog replied to Monte Carlo Mart's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
It's a 6Gb + download.You need to back up the existing files, delete on the SD card, download to another location on your device and once complete unzip to the SD card. Once completed just load into your SD1 slot, start the car and it will find the new maps. -
Hatch Bag or Boot Buddy?
Deano's Dog replied to DanEds's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
I have a boot buddy in my VRS hatch and I'm still undecided about it. The fit is only ok and move about if its on the carpet. It is a pig to fit together with a combo of 6 press-studs and velcro, I don't have mine in all the time and it takes up a lot of space to store. The fit along the sides is not great as mine is slightly too big to fit under the parcel shelf support. You do need some form of rubber mat as well otherwise pooch will be making like Bambi in winter. As far as keeping crap of your car it works but it has it's limitations. -
vRS Diesel oil usage.
Deano's Dog replied to matrix2020's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
My 14 plate VRS diesel used 0.5l in the first 2000 miles and zero since, just had it's 1st service at 9000 miles. -
All Electric Garages - Kings Heath..
Deano's Dog replied to DGW's topic in Skoda Dealers - West Midlands
All Electric were my supplying dealer and the Sales side of things are fine, not withstanding the original salesman lied to me about the damage to the car (see separate post), those that followed were great and resolved the issue. However I booked my car in for it's first service on Saturday 11 April 2015 and told them I would wait with the car, I was advised to arrive at 0830 which I did, being the first person in the showroom. The service person was pleasant was expecting me and said the service would start straight away and would take 40 mins. I went to a local cafe returning at 08:55 and the car hadn't moved. Eventually the service was finished by 10:10 they hadn't washed the car but offered a voucher for a local "hand car wash", which I declined. I then tried to buy an emergency kit they had on special offer but unfortunately no one knew how to sell me one, so walked away empty handed. Unfortunately that will be my last visit to All Electric and I will give Central Skoda a try. -
At what point did you sign your finance?
Deano's Dog replied to Zzap's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
2 days before collection -
Octavia III Dog Guard made my own
Deano's Dog replied to Deano's Dog's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
I'm loving it -
Octavia III Dog Guard made my own
Deano's Dog replied to Deano's Dog's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Checked with the dog, he is grateful for the extra effort I made and said he would be cooler on longer journeys. After all that effort he's gone back to sleep. -
Octavia III Dog Guard made my own
Deano's Dog replied to Deano's Dog's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Good point I'll ask him, I let you know! He's asleep now, (doesn't like to get up before 0900) -
Octavia III Dog Guard made my own
Deano's Dog replied to Deano's Dog's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
No the view is fine the angle from above is not the best from the drvers seat they are not an issue -
Octavia III Dog Guard made my own
Deano's Dog replied to Deano's Dog's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
I went for a 40 mm lip and had 4 x 30 mm slots cut for the straps, the camera straps are £5 on EBAY -
Octavia III Dog Guard made my own
Deano's Dog replied to Deano's Dog's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
It's 6mm which is very strong but it relys on the strength of the head rests. Didn't think of marketing it but in fairness if anyone on here wanted one I would arrange it -
Octavia III Dog Guard made my own
Deano's Dog replied to Deano's Dog's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Thanks for the feedback, if you have an 11 stone dog it helps to have airflow, I don't really like those socks your wearing but I'll keep that to myself -
VRS trashed at Grimsby Dock
Deano's Dog replied to Deano's Dog's topic in Skoda Octavia Mk III (2013 - 2020)
Picked my replacement car up on Friday 4th April, worth the wait, thanks everyone for all the kind comments and suggestions through out. Once you speak to the correct person at Skoda customer service reaapears -
I've had my TDI Meteor Grey hatch a week now, my wife hates the colour but I have had 3 people specifically stop and talk to me and say how unusual I like the colour. It is and will remain a Marmite/Vegemite choice.
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Being the owner of a Mastiff my problem was not him getting through the gap between the back seats and the roof it was the hair and slobber (believe me it's of epic proportions!) I bought a Boot Buddy liner (yet to arrive) but they don't do a dog guard and £90 is pricey IMO. I also didn't want my headlining drilled. Drawing inspiration I made a template of the space allowing for an air gap and went to a local plastic fabricator and had the below guard made out of 6 mm poly-carbonate (boot Buddys is only 3 mm which I thought appeared a little flimsy!) It may not be obvious from the photos but there is a 40 mm inward facing lip which rests on the back seats. I then went to EBay and bought two elasticated Velcro camera straps, the air holes you see I drilled myself. So it simply attaches to the two outer head rests, can be fitted from the back of the car and after a thorough road test it stays in place with no issue, and is easily wiped clean. Total cost £50, feeling quite pleased with myself. As the rear view isn't effected, and it cuts down some noise from the boot I'm intending leaving it in all of the time.