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I would never thought getting bikes from A to B would be so complicated, especially that I own one of the most popular cars in the europe. My main concern is regarding rear window. As most rear mounted carriers depend on hooks to the top of the back door - in skoda case, a window is all the way up to the door, without any car body on the edges. I worry that the back window may crack or be pulled off/removed while driving with bikes putting the drag and weight on the back window. Top roof racks disadvantages: - Pricey - Hassle to put them on and off - Create huge drag - Tricky when going through gates, car parks and bridges Back mounted on straps disadvantages: - Wobbly - May scratch, damage body work and paint - May obscure rear lights and number plate - May obstruct rear wiper - Potential crack or damage to rear window - that may cause more damage by bicycles just falling off and being damaged while driving, and may create serious risk to other drivers - Very limited options - I dont know how to strap it to not potentially damage the window and wiper Tow bar: - Just too expensive I am no wiser 😞

What model/maker of the rear carrier you use? And how do you protect rear window glass? As it seems most of the straps would have to hook onto the glass window in the back top.

Thanks, I read it before, I couldnt get to conclusion as none of the mentioned Rear-mounted strap-on racks apply well to Octavia Hatchback, because of Octavia's back window spanning from edge to edge.

Hello, this topic was already discussed on couple occasions. I start it at the end of 2019 to see have anything on the market changed. What are the best and most affordable options to carry 2 bicycles in a hatchback? I dont have a tow bar, no roof racks and I travel with full family, so no space inside the car. Roof racks and bike carriers all together are pretty expensive, the same goes for a tow bar. Or are they? I am not not sure what to choose. Please advise.

Hi, Well, how this story ends? Have you managed to do what you intended? I would like to put something nice into this great car, something maybe from Focal like: http://www.carsoundsandsecurity.co.uk/store/165krx3/ But i am not sure will it fit , and will i be able to connect it to the head etc.

Well, the one in the mid is woofer i suppose. The sound bounces and spreads from the windsfreen creating very nice soundstage. I am considering such kit for skoda: Focal 165KRX3 6.5'' 17cm 3-Way Component Speaker http://www.carsoundsandsecurity.co.uk/store/165krx3/ I am not sure will it fit nicely. Are there any Skoda Octavia car specific speaker replacement sets?

According to skoda website, we should be getting software enhancments, when available, during minor service: http://www.skoda.co.uk/owners/service-and-maintenance/simply-fixed/pages/default.aspx?gclid=Cj0KEQjww42tBRCO-sfEiO3DvYMBEiQAHeqMKECVKS130oTMl7Vik9yqp8hGgeSNU01U-OONXyZJIf0aAgPv8P8HAQ "Vehicle & software enhancements from ŠKODA’s database" So i would assume, regardless have you identified any of the faults/problems with the software you have, you are eligable for any update that has been released for your skoda, unless you have latest version already.

Hello All, I am looking for the Amundsen specification documents for MK3. I would like to see what connector are on the back, and i wonder will the Amundsen recognise newly connectec speakers and sub. I have standard 8 speaker system, i would like to add a 3.5" speaker as the middle one on the dashboard, and a subwoofer. I would like to find out what speakers will fit best, what are the connectors on the back of the Amundsen and will the newly added aftermarket speaker be recognised by the Amundsen. Does anyone know the answers to my questions? Example speaker to fit in the dashboard that i found: http://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/product_m-mac-audio-street-87-2_p-27289.htm Will it fit?