Vashtar

Good! Happy with it?

Yep, I'm surprised how good it works and looks- and all for a couple of quid. Let us know how you get on- if it's doable without having to remove the engine/gearbox/roof, I'd give it a go myself. It just makes the space a bit more useable.

As promised! Its a snug fit (like I said, almost built for the job), and hasn’t moved an inch since I put it in there. (I haven’t used the velcro attachment, didn’t see the need). It’s resting on top of an extendible wheelbrace, so you might find it sits slightly lower in your car.

Mine fits in really well with the slider still in place. Almost as if it was designed for it (it wasn’t). I’ve only got one on the L/H side though, my car hasn’t got one on the R/H side, so can’t vouch for that- though I suspect that it probably would fit just fine. I can try and take a photo tomorrow when it’s light if that would be of any use?

Just ordered and saved a few quid- thanks from me too.

I think it's really good for the price. There is velcro on the side and bottom, but I don't know how effective it is, because mine is sitting in the l/h cubby-hole, and the plastic divider keeps it in place. A word if warning though: once I got one, I ended up getting a bit carried away, and purchased the boot netting stystem, under parcel shelf net, under parcel shelf multifunctional tray, cargo folding bag, and some additional velcro storage nets for the sides of the boot, like these: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2PC-Pack-Car-Hook-and-Loop-Storage-Nets-Car-Boot-Organisation-By-TRIXES/361965323326?epid=5017019601&hash=item5446d0843e:g:~oAAAOSwOd9a7Fk8 They're just the job for de-icer etc. The trouble is now that most of my boot is taken up by 'innovative storage solutions', leaving less room for the actual storage :-)

There was a similar thread recently: As per the thread, I bought one of these, which fits nicely: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00GPGX2EO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've just bought one of these after your recommendation. Just the job, and very happy with it- thanks!

That's my car!

Hello Colin D, im looking forward to getting some experience and then hopefully being able to contribute something to the forum, joining in discussions etc. Because obviously, that's how forums thrive, and I don't want to be one of those people who just takes for their own needs without trying to give something back to the group! Even if it's only to stimulate discussion rather than offer anything useful or constructive (I'm all to aware of my limitations). My dad used to drive a string of Ford Cortina Mk II 1600E as a kid. They were bangers then (I'm frightfully working class) but worth a fortune now, obviously. The first job he always did on getting a new one was to fit the 'stick on' rear window demister. Intertia reel seat belts were something out of a science fiction film- the Cortina ones just used to be folded and hung up on the pillar. And your drivers fatigue problem (of which I fully understand and have lots of experience of) was beautifully solved on any long journey, by the car ensuring fresh air breaks were taken at regular intervals, making my dad had to get out and change the points, or top up the overheating radiator. Great days!

Thanks very much! I pick up the car later today, which is when the real learning starts. In the meantime, I'm up to page 64 out of 401 in the Octavia III sub forum- so picking up some good knowledge and tips. I've driven trucks and tanks in the past, so I'm hoping a modern diesel hatchback isn't going to beat me. I remember being really pleased when my dad got a new car as a kid, and it not only had hazard lights, but a 5-speed gearbox. Which it proudly announced to everyone via a badge on the boot lid.

Hello Andrei- nice post, thanks. I'm reading the online manual at the moment- though it's a bit difficult to relate to without actually having the car yet. I much prefer sitting in the vehicle, reading a section from the book, and then pressing the buttons. That way it sinks in quicker, and some of it might even stick. I think I'm just going to learn what I need to, and then let the rest evolve as time goes by. I'm sure I'll be bored waiting at traffic lights someday and start pressing buttons- and then discover some fantastic facility that I didn't know existed. Like the bonnet release. As long as there's not a self destruct button, I'm sure I'll be fine. My girlfriend has a self destruct button fitted to her Alfa Romeo, incidentally. It's called the ignition (and I'm not even joking. Well, much).

Thanks for the welcome, Russ77 and Davy. Much appreciated.

Thanks very much!

Hello, I've just purchased a 2013 Octavia 2.0 TDI (though I'm not actually picking it up until Sunday). I'm changing job locations, so instead of living away Mon-Fri and commuting about 100 miles per week, I'll be joining the daily grind of a 75 mile daily round trip. So I've bought the Octavia as a cheap to run, no nonsense A-B car. Box ticked, I reckon. My previous car was a 2001 Honda Accord, which was fine seeing as I only was actually behind the wheel of it for about 2.5 hours a week. The rest of the time it would sit there, rusting away and not depreciating. Never let me down either, but it won't stand up to doing the use I'm going to need it to do, so it's off to the scrapyard on Sat (genuinely a bit gutted to be honest- we've been through a lot). so I've about to enter the world of Skoda and modern motoring (ish). The Honda had a tape deck, to give you an idea of what I'm leaving behind. And as the title says, it's all very confusing, with a tremendous amount of acronyms and systems and facilities and concepts etc. I actually just want to turn the key and drive, but those days are gone, I know. So I'm looking forward to getting stuck in to the forums and learning a bit more about my new car, and what it's all about. Luckily, being an SE, there's lots of blanking panels where real cars have buttons, so it could be worse I suppose. So, that's me off the the Octavia section to become even more intimidated and out of my depth.