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Thanks for this thread Silver, I've been considering something similar for a while as it is arduous to drag everything out when in reality the washer is only used for a few minutes for foaming and washing off. I'm keeping an eye on your progress....

Just like to add to the consensus that it is a real shame that this has happened. I met Mike once when he did some changes to my VRS and he and his wife are thoroughly nice people. I may have the only Octavia in Hampshire with both working Rear fog lights, thanks to Mike.

Right, the same link I posted originally. Glad you are sorted.

That looks like the same trim as mine (2011 FL VRS), so the one in the link certianly looks like what you are after. Double check the finish here: http://www.cars-equipment.com/www/en/shop/navigations/oem-1z0858069dkdf1-navigation-aluminium-trim-for/#prettyPhoto Notice that the new one for NAV has additional material around the unit hole to make it squarer. The Bolero (I assume that is still fitted in your first picture) is slightly larger and more of a rhombus shape so fills those bits itself. When I ordered mine the parts manager had a bit of a moment and originally didn't recognise the full code with the letters at the end as listed in the link. Beware that the number is used for both pre-FL and FL setups, with the only differences being the letters that designate the finish type. Make sure you

For a Columbus and standard VRS interior (brushed aluminium look), then this is it: http://www.skodaparts.com/product/octavia-trim-for-navigation-system-2009-2013-50216 I sent a link to that site to my local authorised service department who ordered it through the official channels, and it was £58.07inc just under a year ago. I got it the next day from them. This is for a FL. One other thing (which I found out after swapping out mine) is if you are replacing a Bolero and require the code so that you can sell it one, I was told by these chaps that it's very easy to read the code if the Bolero is in the car. So if you are thinking along those lines, get it read BEFORE you swap it out, else you'll have to swap it back (unless there is another method not known/used be dealers).

Looks like you'd need to clean your headlights.

Hello Folks, I'd just like to give a shout out to Mike Holroyd for enabling the above on my car. I'm currently holidaying in the almost tropical county of Yorkshire. Knowing this, I contacted Mike a few weeks back .asking whether he'd be willing to enable the rear fogs, and arranged to meet today at his house. I was given a cup of tea provided by Kim, met his friendly dogs and Mike had a thorough scan of my car via VCDS and VCP. Any codes that were logged were cleared, dimming DRLs on indication was enabled and I was offered any other VCDS change that I'd want. I've even had the scan emailed to me for future reference. All I can say is what a top bloke!! I reckon I have the only FL in the south with twin rear fogs, quite unique!! Thanks very much Mike.

Ditto!

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See edit above... Also search is your friend...

I recall reading in the engine failure thread http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/266114-18tsi-and-20tsi-engine-failures/ that someone said that Skoda did something with the replacement engine so that there isn't a need to update the V5. EDIT: this is the actual entry: http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/266114-18tsi-and-20tsi-engine-failures/page-5#entry3449247

Thank you for spending the time creating this. I think the first thing I need to do is to get a TDS and see how bad the water is here. I assume that as you are using this for your final rinse stage via a hose, that the pressure is sufficient to allow this. Is there much drop off when compared to normal pressure from the tap? I did read on a thread on DW that someone who is a water softener engineer suggested that there is a way to "wash" the resin, increasing it's longevity but I'm not convinced I understand what he was suggesting..post #73 in this thread is where he tries to explain it....http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=104955&highlight=resin&page=8

I think you've got everyone's interest, certainly mine with the water here being very hard (no TDS meter required to confirm that!). Might be something for the Xmas list...Would it be possible for you to start a thread relating on this subject (avoiding polluting this one) as I've several questions, and suspect others have too.

Ordered one of these as they seem to be quite liked on DW, to complement the DA I got from Slim's a couple of weeks ago.

Yes, got a big biscuit tin of all sorts of bits and pieces that I may need sometime before I depart this earth.