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Thanks but I couldn't possibly buy any item called Borris (or Jacob or Nigel for that matter)!!

They do exist - not sure what the quality is like but for £20 it will at least get me through the winter: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/132621696682

Thanks Sagalout - I had checked Superskoda but, like my local main dealer, they only do the fabric mats in sets of four. They do a pair of front rubber mats but I don't want the car to feel like a tractor (which the ant-diesel brigade will claim it sounds like anyway!) The hunt continues...

Test drive went well and have placed the order - I collect the car on Friday lunchtime. Whoop whoop! Only surprise was the absence of front parking sensors on the car - I'm guessing these were an option on the first SE L Executives. I just need to source a new front O/S fabric floor mat: the other three are there but the driver's side is missing and the (non-franchise) dealer has no idea what's happened to it. If anyone can point me in the right direction (for a replacement not the original!) you'd make a (tight) old Yorkshireman very happy!!

I've just placed an order for a 3-y-o SE L Exec and collect the vehicle on Friday. The car looks great but is missing the driver's textile floor mat. My local Skoda dealer is quoting £50 for a new set - and has confirmed they can't supply individually. As the other 3 are in as-new condition, it seems a waste to buy a pack of four, although I guess I could stick the unwanted three on eBay and recoup some money, Can anyone point me in the direction of a shop or company that supplies OEM or other quality mats singly? In the past I've purchased cheap after-market mats from eBay but they're usually thin and curly, so would rather avoid going down that route again. Cheers!

Thanks for all the feedback folks, really useful. I get all the reservations about the future of diesel but simply can't afford a used 1.4 150bhp TSi in SE L spec at the mo, so a dirty old oil burner it has to be... Having driven a 1.6Tdi, I have now - with some sadness - discounted it from my wish list. The car itself (a 65-reg with 21,000 miles up) was outstanding but I found the engine lacked the guts that suit my driving style. I've just offloaded a 140bhp Mondeo 2.0 Tdci and the 1.6 engine in the Superb seemed a little wheezy. I'm now considering a 65-reg 2.0 150bhp diesel with 50,000 miles up and test driving it in the morning. It's an SE L Exec and has all the toys I want (if more than I really need) so hopefully the condition of the car is good. Will report back after the test drive.

Thanks for this. I button-holed a driver in Subway this morning who had a 67-reg Superb estate parked outside. His was a 1.6 and he said he regularly towed a caravan with it without any problems, although he did admit it was a company car and he changed it every two years.

Unfortunately I do between 15,000 and 18,000 miles per year so petrol isn't really viable. Spec is also an issue: I'd like all the toys that come with an SE L or SE business but there aren't petrol versions in this trim around.

I’m considering buying a used Mk 3 and the only ones in my budget appear to be the 1.6TDI - having read lots of reviews from the motoring press, the consensus seems to be that the 2.0 TDI 150 is the best engine. Can owners of 1.6 TDIs please share their thoughts on long-term ownership of the 118bhp 1.6 TDI engine to help me decide whether I’d be better off saving up a bit more for a 2.0 TDI 150? Most of my journeys will be just me in the car, with one passenger and the pooch occasionally - I’ll rarely, if ever, have 5 adults on board and the only time the car will be fully loaded is on twice yearly trips to holiday cottages with the wife, her shoe collection and the family pooch. One option is to go for the 1.6 and have it remapped to 145bhp. Any thoughts or advice appreciated folks!

Thanks Richard, that's all really useful. I have spoken to Yorkshire Remaps on Elland Road, Leeds, and they say they have done a lot of VAG 1.6 Tdi remaps and never had any problems - their feedback (assuming it's all genuine) is very positive online. I hadn't considered the insurance implications, so will need to check with Aviva - as I'm only planning to take the BHP from 118 to 145, I'm hoping it won't be an issue. I'm not too far away from Parkside Developments (I live near Pontecarlo) and will check them out. Thanks again.

Evening all, Two year’s after foolishly selling my Mk2 Superb and going all Mondeomanish, I’m looking at buying a used Mk 3. I have sourced a good deal on a three-year-old 1.6 tdi SE Business - it’s a lovely car, if not the nippiest. My local (reputable) tuning company can do a remap taking the BHP to 145 for £249, which still makes the car cheaper than a comparable Tdi SE Business 150. They also reckon the economy will improve by around 7 per cent. My question is: should I take the plunge, buy the 1.6 and have it remapped, or compromise by buying an older /higher mileage 2.0 Tdi 150? Does abyine have any experience of driving a remapped 1.6 Tdi 120? Any advice appreciated. Thanks in advance, John

Hello folks I've just purchased my first Skoda, a fantastic 2010 Superb Elegance Tdi 170 twin door and am looking forward to many happy years of motoring. After just a couple of days of Skoda ownership, I'm delighted - the Superb is everything and more the name implies. My car has 34,500 miles up with a full Skoda service history and is due its next service in a couple of weeks... The only issue I have is that all four Thermisto alloys are blistered - it's clearly not kerbing damage, but some kind of manufacturing fault. A car in such good condition with so few miles should not have wheels as cruddy-looking as these. What are the chances of Skoda repairing/replacing the wheels as a goodwill gesture when I take the vehicle in for its service? The car is 5 years old next month so clearly it's not a warranty job. Buying the car has cleaned me out so I'm loathe to pay for the repairs myself - if I were to do so, should I go down the powder coating or painting route? If anyone has any experiences of this issue and can advise, please get in touch! Cheers, John

Hello folks I've just purchased my first Skoda, a fantastic 2010 Superb Elegance Tdi 170 twin door and am looking forward to many happy journeys. After just a couple of days of Skoda ownership, I'm delighted - the Superb is everything and more the name implies. My car is silver, has 34,500 miles up with a full Skoda service history and is due its next service in a couple of weeks...let's hope DM Keith Wakefield live up the reputation that dealers seems to have. The only issue I have is that all four Thermisto alloys are blistered - full details on separate post on Superb II forum. Please get in touch if you can help. Safe driving everyone! Cheers, John