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I don’t suppose this qualifies, but as well as the Octavia, I have the three wheeler…

This is the best I can do, sorry, but it gives the seller details, their ref number, and the price..But please check with them though that the ref is still current for the Stabilus ones. Tbh, I just googled Stabilus tailgate struts for Octavia Mk3, and these were the cheapest I could find.

Sorry for the delay in replying, I’ll try to find a link. as far as what they look like, they’re indistinguishable from the originals.

Tbh, not noticed any problem - I’ve not hit anything yet! 🤫

Ok. I misunderstood. Hope someone else comes along to help you before long. As to the quality of the picture, mine’s fine, comparable imo with that on Mrs B’s Nissan with its original equipment camera.

Correction, the member was Weyland, not Wayland, sorry. It’s aftermarket, but comes with the correct boot handle replacement. No coding required, it was plug and play. I took about 3 hours to install. Here’s a pic of the first post in the thread, to help you search.

Member ‘Wayland’ did a brilliant how-to on here about installing a reverse camera, giving all details. Cable routing was via the headlining, it might be better to route it downwards, though, to avoid any airbag action.

Thanks. It’s the full grille, the chrome surround is the only bit thanks not peeling!

Almost decided to replace the grille, as it’s peeling badly now. But looking on YT for a guide, it seems the front bumper has to be removed, or at least ‘eased out’. Anyone done this, and is it a job for arthritic hands, please? I think i’d want to remove the grille to strip the lacquer off even if i didnt buy a new one.

Thanks agaiN CianKT. The Stabilus struts you recommended arrived today, fitted no problems, took about 10 minutes. Hatch now opens really easily. 👏👏

Thanks all, I’ve ordered a pair of Stalibus struts.🙂

Thanks CianKT, I’ll follow that trail. I’d not come across the Stabilus brand.

Quoting my first post above, “getting ref numbers etc from this forum”. A few years ago, there was a ‘how-to’ thread showing how to replace the manual bonnet prop with gas struts, and which gave links to the AliExpress part numbers, and fittings etc. There are many very helpful members on here, hence me asking if anyone had this info.

Anyone have a link for aftermarket struts for the Mk3 hatchback boot lid, please? I bought a pair from AliExpress for the bonnet mod, getting ref numbers etc from this forum. The boot lid on my car is getting heavy to lift, so I’d like to replace the struts. Thanks

And my 18 reg SE L sailed through, with no advisories. Next week it’s the turn of Mrs B’s Nissan, and then the 3-wheeler in early March. Here’s hoping for similar results for these…