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Hi all I purchased an X Reg (2000) Octavia I on Saturday morning. I'm loving the car so far, and is exactly what the doctor ordered with my new 20k+ miles a year job just around the corner. I live in Shepshed (near L'boro), J23 of the M1, and i wondered if anybody could recommend an independant to fit me cruise control without charging the earth? All i've had back from the dealer so far is "it's too old - tough", but i suspect that was a salesman who answered the phone, not a member of the service team. If you don't know a garage who could do it - perhaps one of you members with VAG-COM has fitted cruise to their car and wants to earn some beer tokens one weekend? If the standard VAG cruise can't be fitted (how do i work this out?) then can anyone recommend an aftermarket unit to do the job?

Hi all, i'm a newbie (well, i signed up ages ago to ask questions for a friend) having just bought and Octavia this morning. I got an X Reg (2000) SLX TDi in mint condition, 75k on the clock, with full Skoda history, for only £2150! Well pleased. Anyway, i've a few questions if anyone would like to help or point me in the right direction. 1. My car has had a cambelt at 74k, are they specced for 60k or 80k? I thought it was 60k on these engines, but with full Skoda history i'm suprised it was not done at 60k. 2. When i called the dealer, the salesman i spoke to says it's "too old" to have cruise control fitted, is this true? I assumed i could buy this: ebay clicky and then have someone make the necessary changes in VAG-COM? 3. How difficult is it to fit some parking sensors? Mrs Eltax is already moaning about the rear visability for parking. 4. Could someone point me to information about remap's for these engines? I had a 306 HDi and self remapped it (so have kwp 2000 kit) - is this sort of thing possible with this engine? 5. Oh and what's the deal with the positioning for the cigar lighter? It's a bit crap for sat nav - is this easily re-located? Cheers all, i thank you all in advance for your help.

First post on this forum, and to be honest i'm desperate! I have posted on various VW forums (i own a golf) and have have no help! My friend left work recently, and couldn't start her felicia. When the AA arrived they diagnosed the ignition coil as being faulty, got the car started and she was able to drive it home. Wondered if anybody knows anywhere where i can get hold of a walkthrough guide as to how to fit? (I'm not too bad mechanically, but she doesn't have a haynes). If anybody could help me, i would appreciate it!! Cheers