Lynher

I've been waiting over a year for the the new Octavia Scout to replace my 2015 model. Now on my 3rd one - it's been the perfect car for my job and regularly get 65mpg. Just had MOT & service done last week and asked about changing it for another Scout to be told the news. I just can't believe it. Tried pushing me to the Kodiaq or Superb but they're both too wide to fit where I need to go, test drove the Karoq DSG but not impressed. Why have Skoda reduced the options so much - I don't want DSG or a larger vehicle with less space in it. Getting the latest Octavia as 4 x 4, manual & fitted out with all the options I want is not possible. Looks like after 12 years & 5 new Skoda's I'll have to look elsewhere to find something almost as good as my trusty 4 year old Octavia Scout, shame really.

Sounds good - I'll give it a try - many thanks.

Anyone know how to get the "near black" satin spray paint for the 2011 Octavia Scout moulded plastic trim ? Dealer supplied the metallic body paint even though they knew it was for the bumper then said "sorry we can't supply this" ! Halfords said "get the code & we'll make it up for you" so I got the code "79G" from the dealer and asked Halfords and 3 other paint shops - all said that it doesn't exist on their charts. Tried ringing Skoda but they referred me back to the dealer. Tried Halfords generic bumper paint & a couple of others but nothing is close. Very irritating as these 'scuff panels' have got scuffed & they're white underneath the top coat, it's an easy job to rub them down and respray if you can get the paint & a damn site cheaper than the replacement panels from the dealer (quoted over £300 for replacing the scuffed ones !) Anyone got any ideas ?

Sorry about the forum bit - new to this It appears to be paint, where it's scuffed the top is satin black (very dark grey) then a mid grey undercoat, finally a light grey base material. The top layer can be lightly sanded with wet/dry down to P2500 without hitting the mid grey - any help ?

Anyone know how to get the "near black" satin spray paint for the 2011 Octavia Scout moulded plastic trim ? Dealer supplied the metallic body paint even though they knew it was for the bumper then said "sorry we can't supply this" ! Halfords said "get the code & we'll make it up for you" so I got the code "79G" from the dealer and asked Halfords and 3 other paint shops - all said that it doesn't exist on their charts. Tried ringing Skoda but they referred me back to the dealer. Tried Halfords generic bumper paint & a couple of others but nothing is close. Very irritating as these 'scuff panels' have got scuffed & they're white underneath the top coat, it's an easy job to rub them down and respray if you can get the paint & a damn site cheaper than the replacement panels from the dealer (quoted over £300 for replacing the scuffed ones !) Anyone got any ideas ?