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Any area of the disc in particular? I've attached one but it's not the best. Can easily take another if required. Thanks

Hi, I'm needing new rear discs on my 2011 VRS CR TDi but struggling to determine what size they are (without taking the wheel off and measuring) - seems that they changed from 286mm to 272mm sometime around 2010/2011. Anyone know exactly when they changed or is there an easy way to determine what discs are on my car? When I use sites such as eurocarparts they give me both options (plus 260 & 255mm). I have Bosch callipers if that makes any difference. Thanks in advance

The Eibach springs in the catalogue have been discontinued. I done a deal including the supply and fit of the springs only to later be told they can no longer get them. Instead I purchased the springs from Awesome GTI and supplied them to the dealer and they took the price of the Skoda springs off my order. Saved me money as Skoda had the springs priced at approx £200 and Awesome only £150. :yes:

I had a similar problem: My link Probably worth noting that I originally done the deal for the car on the condition it wasn't registered until 2011 plus my car didn't actually arrive at the dealer until 21st December although it was in the UK early December.

18s are too big for winter - 18" winter tyres cost a fortune! Already got my 17s sitting there for winter. My car's already lowered on Eibachs, got them fitted during the pre-delivery inspection. According to the wheel offset calculator I should only have 5mm less clearance on the inside. Now i'm very tempted

Correct, they are accessory wheels for an A4 and A5. Look quite similar to the TTRS and new RS3 wheels though too. What is the width and offset of the standard 18s so I can use the calculator? 8" and 51mm sticks in my head. Is that right or am I thinking of my Scirocco? :S They are quite harsh for everyday use but it's fine in the summer when the roads tend to be better. Just bought 17" Pro Race 1 wheels for winter tyres as well so I think either the 19s or the standard 18s will have to go. Girlfriend isn't too happy with the 17s sitting in the dining room right now since the garage is full Decisions, decisions!

Thanks! That was unbelievably quick! Much quicker than rolling them out the garage I'm not sure. Opinions please guys?!

I'm needing someone to do me a favour with photoshop I had put some 19" Audi wheels on my Scirocco but when I traded it in for my VRS I switched it back to the standard wheels. The question now is do I put the wheels on my VRS or sell them assuming they fit? So firstly can someone confirm a 19" x 8.5j wheel, pcd 5x112, offset 43 with a 235/35 tyre will fit and secondly is anyone able to give me an idea of what it would look like using photoshop? It would be a lot quicker than changing it and I really can't be bothered in this weather! Not seen an Octavia with these wheels on it before. The 19s would not be going on until summer if I do keep them. I've put a few photos of my wheels below, not really sure what is required for photoshop though. Not got any pictures of my white VRS yet but i'm sure there's plenty pics on here :yes: Thanks in advance!

It's amazing what an email to Autoexpress Consumer Advice, copied to the CEO of Skoda UK can do! The garage have phoned this morning to say Skoda contacted them this morning telling them they can honour the original deal and I have to collect my car at the start of 2011. One happy customer again :-) Not sure why I had to contact Skoda myself and the dealer couldn't though. This experience won't put me off buying another Skoda but I may be reluctant to use the same dealer again. Thanks for all your thoughts / comments.

My big problem is the principal of it as I specifically agreed prior to placing my deposit that it was registered in 2011. This is part of the reason for my decision to order the car as Seat weren't willing to delay registration on a Leon FR, which is the other car I was looking at. I have no problem with it being registered within 10 working days of arriving at the dealers - my car has not arrived yet. Due to the backlog at the port and the continuing bad weather, there is the possibility it won't be at the dealers this year. It certainly doesn't look like it will be ready for collection before Christmas.

I have emailed consumer advice at Autoexpress seeking advice and also copied the CEO of Skoda UK in on the email. I find it amazing that my family have bought 5 Skodas in recent years and I personally have spent over £50k with the dealership in 3 years, yet get treated like this.

I had a reply from the dealer regarding my idea: "Thank you for trying to find a solution but your proposal means that the car will still be registered outwith the cut off date which is 31st December meaning that the campaign money will not be paid at the current level. The invoicing aspect is irrelevant to the transaction. I am not trying to be difficult or obstructive I am simply carrying out the instructions of Skoda UK who dictate all bonus payments made to me as a franchise holder. These circumstances were not in place when you ordered your new car or we wouldn’t be asking for you to take it this year." So basically they aren't willing to help me at all as they are worried about their bonus!

Thanks Kev. At least I know my logic makes sense to more than just me! Will let you know how I get on tomorrow.

Right........i've had a look at the HMRC website regarding the VAT increase and I can not see any reason why I cannot get my car registered for 1st-3rd Jan and collect then? http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/vat/forms-rates/rates/rate-rise-guidance.pdf The dealers argument is they do not receive any additional financial support from Skoda for the VAT increase if it's not registered this year so will have to pay 2.5% more, however there will not be any additional VAT as long as I am invoiced before the 4th Jan. Any flaws in my argument? Thanks!

Unfortunately I didn't receive an order form at the time of order as their system was down so only have my credit card receipt. I trusted the garage as this is the third car I have purchased from them in under 4 years, a total of over £50,000! So much for a valued customer..........