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Diamond alloys in Derby £240 and satin black

had the alloys powder coated in satin black. Also debadged to rear but I can't decide if I like it plain

thanks your right the Vega alloy in all black, they look different without the polished edge, not sure how I ended up on the Octavia threat though, age thing

HI thinking about going all black however I have seen these but cannot find them on the web, they look genuine Skoda but could be a VAG copy. . Any ideas? TIA

Enclosure size (BxHxD) 190 x 70 x 280 mm is about the maximum size

If it helps I have fitted an underseat subwoofer on the passenger side of my MK3. It's harder to fit than my previous Mk3 Octavia (removing the glovebox and space behind) but it's exactly the same as a great guide you can find on the Octavia 3 forum. The Connects 2 harness used in that forum again fits perfectly. Be careful of the size of the sub as the flat floor below the seat is limited. I used the Kenwood Car Audio KSC-SW11 150W active underseat subwoofer. Run the cables under the carpet to the fuse box, one live and one ignition live. You will find an earth point below the carpet or under the plastic door trim. Tap into the front speakers (I used the harness to complete this out of the car). I ran the remote to the armrest. Discrete and gives the bass you crave.

your right its the radar, the mount, grille, bonnet, plastic panel and plastic radiator frame, all hight up as he drives a land rover. Warning light for the ACC and stop start disabled. At a guess I am thinking about £3000 and I will need to notify my insurance anyhow. He's obviously reversed and floored it. thanks

He's offered to just pay but the more I look at the parts and prices I think it may have to be an insurance job.

HI, my neighbour has managed to back into my superb causing bonnet, grille/radar cover and damage to the radar and it's mount. My radar is part number 3Q0907561C however I have found variants ending D & E, looking at the 3Q0907561D variant the hardware appears to be the same except the last digit changing from a B to a C (HW:3Q0907571C). Are they all the same only newer and will a new one require coding in? do they need calibrating when fitted? Also does anyone have the correct part numbers for a 2016 sportline grille & radar cover? I have found 3V0853653F9R and ending ZD4 (satin) thanks ady

as I recall a plastic trim removal tool and from the bottom edge, they come out quite easy just pull up, I think the gator comes off allowing you to get your fingers under the trim for extra leverage. Under there is a yellow lever (if DSG) to allow you to move the lever out of park. Just take your time you will be OK

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I don't mind paying a reasonable profit it was the PX valuations and then paying the profit on top was my issue. to be honest I just put it in WBAC as suggested and I am a bit surprised so I need to withdraw the rant bit Your valuation £8,835

Thanks guys some interesting opinions here

HI thanks for your comments all they are all interesting but to address your points above: While dealers are not charities we pay a premium price when we buy from them, in days of old cars came with a 3 month warranty at no extra cost however some have moved to the gearbox and engine only model with the optional extended warranty. So yes he had a choice but you know whats its like, you want the car, the screen price is what you want to pay then the pitiful warranty is offered so that leaves you needing/wanting the additional cover. No one wants the hassle of going down the CRA if they can help it, many don't even understand it. Admin fees, stick them on the screen price and not in the small print simples. Skoda for example, screen price, comprehensive warranty, tax paid even a free teddy, and its was not far off the indi car supermarket prices. Will have a look at Liger1956's comments

HI, I was looking to change my TDI VRS a 63 plate DSG 58K miles, on autotrader the px shows about 7.5K. A local dealer is selling a 13 plate estate TSI DSG less options with 42 on the clock for 12k. I am not saying my car is worth the dealer sale price but I can see mine on a forecourt for 10.5K at that rate. That's 3K profit for them and then more on a supplied car. Its putting me off selling or if I do I won't be PX ing. While I appreciate garages are having a hard time and they have staff and overheads that's a joke. It's not like they 'give' you a great warranty now a days. My lad recently purchased a 2016 Jeep for 12K from a local car supermarket who charged him over £300 for an AA warranty, all they gave free was a months (may have been three months) gearbox and engine warranty but no paperwork to say what that does cover. While some garages offer a decent sale price the final price is often loaded with admin fees, inflated APR deals and warranty fees, if the car needs a service beware you get a basic oil change. The exception being a franchise dealer, mine came from a Skoda garage with a 12 month warranty and they were great. I have been told independent garages are struggling to get part ex cars from main dealers due to the lack of sales, maybe they should offer a decent price for a decent car? I think I might buy a cheap run about and sell private. It might not be as convenient or straightforward but worth a few grand to me. Just a rant, hope you are all safe