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I picked my car up tonight following the bearing replacement and was amazed at the difference. So much quieter now. I hope the bearing replacement sorts your problem. My independent garage were able to test which one it was and it turned out to be nearside rather than offside that was noisy to my surprise. It can be difficult to detect from inside.

I struggled to get Skoda to replace the front wheelbearings on my Octavia - very similar sound at exactly the same speeds you refer. They too advised tyres - replaced = still the sound persisted. In the end out of frustration, I got an independant to replace both fronts - even they were not convinced after the aggressive turns test too, however the noise had gone. That was at 40,000 miles - now at 85,000 the noise is back and funnily enough it is in today to have the o/s front bearing replaced again! A well known issue and if you have tried everything else it may be worth a go. Best of luck.

I had very similar problems with my car. As mentioned, uneven tyre wear can cause this - my rear tyres had gone out of shape on the inner edge - 'sawtoothing'. This gave a droning noise from the rear. However, I have also had issues with the frontwheelbearings - again very common. I had both front bearings replaced (around 50,000 miles) and this sorted the problem at the front. I don't know how old your car is, but I had a bit of a job convincing the main dealer that the bearings were the source of the noise. They were convinced it was the front tyres, but even after a new set the noise continued, so I could prove this wasn't the case. It was quite a costly fault finding activity! Good luck with it though. Keep us posted.

I've had similar issues with mine and paid out for new front tyres just to try and illiminate them from the noise...they didn't so I went straight into the dealer and got the front bearings changed. That was at around 50,000 miles and it solved the problem. At 65,000 I am starting to hear the noise return on the OSF, so may be returning for yet another bearing. They are certainly a poor quality, but with the sawtoothing issue also very commion it can be difficult to identify.

How about: http://www.jmillinandson.co.uk/ I have family and friends who use them and I have also used them regularly for my wife's car. Excellent again and they are not as expensive as GG.

Grey Gables Garage just outside Witney - Main Skoda dealer for over 25 years, now independant but fully equiped. Always received excellent service.

I had similar issues with my car. I had the alignment all checked (fine) and rear tyres replaced (sawtoothing), but the noise remained so I had both front wheelbearings replaced as I couldn't stand it any longer! That was at 50,000 miles and it transformed the car. Now at 65,000 and I am starting to hear the noises again, this time from the OSF wheel, so I suspect another replacement in due course. The bearings are really not that durable on VAG cars.

I was thinking of removing the inner wing liners and applying some silentcoat to the inner arch area behind the roadwheels - any thoughts?

Hi wellsy1. I can't remember in the details if it deadens the sound or absorbs it? Either way, I remember the chap telling me it somehow converts the energy from sound into heat energy. The Sound Deadening shop were very helpful. I didn't do the wheelarches to be honest, mainly due to not wanting to strip out the carpet and trim too much, however you could probably tuck a sheet or two between quite easily without moving too much trim. I don't think it is a massive job, something I may do another time. I just removed the spare wheel and applied a few sheets here along with around the floor area which is body colour. As I say, it isn't lifechanging, just a slight improvement on overall refinement. Good luck with the project.

Gents. I spent about an hour this week lining 70% of my boot well area and a little under the rear seat base with this: https://www.deadening.co.uk/products/silent-coat-2mm-mat-volume-pack I also have a rubber carpet protector in the boot. I am really pleased with the improvement. It isn't a transformation as such, but well worth the money and a doddle to fit. I have a few sheets left, so may try and fit a couple at the front somewhere around the bulkhead.

Gents. I spent about an hour this week lining 70% of my boot well area and a little under the rear seat base with this: https://www.deadening.co.uk/products/silent-coat-2mm-mat-volume-pack I also have a rubber carpet protector in the boot. I am really pleased with the improvement. It isn't a transformation as such, but well worth the money and a doddle to fit. I have a few sheets left, so may try and fit a couple at the front somewhere around the bulkhead.

There are 20 sheets in a pack and I think I used around 12. I didn't cover every inch of the boot, probably around 60% of the area that is visible when you remove the carpet mat. Only 2 sheets were placed under the seat base. I also have a rubber Skoda boot protector, so this probably helps a little too!

Very good Wellsy1. This thread got me tempted to also make some improvements to the sound dampening of my car. I live quite near these guys: https://www.deadening.co.uk/ So popped in earlier on in the week and purchased a pack of these: https://www.deadening.co.uk/products/silent-coat-2mm-deadening-mat It was a doddle to fit. Like Car Rock, I placed the mats around the spare wheel well, and on the base of the well. I also placed a few mats around the area in general and also under the rear seat base. There is certainly a marked improvement in overall refinement, so I am very pleased. I am due a set of new tyres on the front soon, so while the wheels are off I may remove the inner wing liners and place some matting on the inner wings. Certainly worth a go! While chatting to the chap in the office, he said that he had sold many kits to VW group car owners, who were disappointed with the refinement levels of their newer purchase in comparison to some of the older versions previously owned (Golf's especially). Many Octavia owners (myself included) preferred the MK1/MK2 in this respect.

Any updates on this one Wellsy1? A few days now since you got the car back...are you happy?

Great news Wellsy1. You must be very relieved about this. A photo would be interesting to see - may be something others will take up if it is a Skoda modification. You will now be able to enjoy the car and put this little blip behind you. Although they will never be the most refined car, I have certainly started to appreciate mine more as the miles have passed. The positives far outweigh the negatives in general and you can always play with it a little to improve things based on what people have recommended on this forum. Keep us posted!