Dave_75

Yes I would agree the wood and glue was a bit of a bodge but I managed to get it to thread itself when putting the bolt in so it is holding fine. I'm sure it wouldn't cope with unbolting!!

Hi I responded a few mins ago - I think both I and Viviak were typing at the same time! Not sure why I can't see my post here. But there are bits here that I hadn't noticed on the direct message. I think you have the correct part number for the floor. I didn't bother changing the side panels. I considered it was going to be too much of a job! So I didn't bother changing the side lashings either. So I haven't any when the floor is in the raised position, but I can drop the floor if need be and use them. There are ones in the rear of the seats if need be. To be honest I have had them in the last few cars and never found that I needed to use them so not bothered. I thought about getting a second hand one from a scrap yard (just like the good old days) but attempted a few and gave up. I thought the chance of finding a Scala would be difficult enough let alone one with a variable floor!! The Bristol people (https://skodapartsdirect.co.uk/) couldn't supply the bolts but found they were standard M6 bolts so just went to the local hardware store. As Viviak says I found holes for only 3 out of the 4 bolts - so I used wood and glue rather than drilling through the floor panel etc. Also as Viviak says the clip for bags is now too low - but the Kamiq may be OK. As I said in my other post I found the Bristol people excellent and the cost of postage is a lot less than sourcing overseas (now that I have noticed that you are in the UK).

Hi colleagues Thanks for this thread. I was having the same issue - coolant warning messages coming on from cold when outside temperature low but then not coming on when engine warmed up or when milder outside. I have added a small (tiny) amount of water and have had no recurrence of messages. Thanks again - much appreciated

Hi Viv Great - I think that will help anyone else looking to get the correct floor. I am really impressed that you managed to get one from a scrap car and a good price. I had the same idea and tried searching a bit here in the UK but with no success. I couldn't find a site which would allow me to identify specific parts or models. I think they expect me to drive and ask them or spend ages on the phone with them!!

Hi Viv The plot thickens? I definitely had size and shape difference when they sent me Part No: 658861411WR9. These are the photos when I dropped this boot floor into my car, showing it was about 100mm short at each side and about 125mm short in the middle so length and curvature were wrong!! When they supplied Part No: 657861411WR9 all was well. Dave

Hi Dave_99 How did you get on with the dealer in Auckland? My two contacts are both down near Wellington but one option might be to see if they are coming over or friends are going over there. I could get the two bits here and ask them to post them to you when they get to NZ. They are light. I have a couple of other people to ask yet. Let me know if you want to me to go consider going down that route. Hi Viv I originally got a floor with the part no you quote (658861411WR9) but found this was not the correct one (not deep enough and not correct curvature at the back - think it may be for a Kamiq). I found the correct part no is 657861411WR9 (just a subtle change in the third character - but all the difference!). I like your prices!! A lot better than UK prices. I also like your idea of finding a replacement I presume from what we would call a "scrap" car dealer. I tried a few searches but couldn't find any one advertising a part and I thought the chance of finding one was low since so few people take up the option of having the VBF fitted when ordering one. When I was looking for my car there 44 second hand Scalas for sale on the UK market of the age we wanted and only 1 had a VBF, and there were only 2 with panoramic roof (neither had the VBF) so we went for one of the latter and then set about fitting my own VBF - thought it might be easier than fitting a panoramic rook 🤣😂👍

Hi Dave No problem. I could believe that the corner trims are the same for several cars/SUVs so would be tempted to try and see if you could get confirmation from a parts department what the part no is for higher cargo floor corner trims for Karoq, Octavia, Kodiaq etc using the part numbers I quoted in my first post -i.e. SKU 65786445129B9 and SKU 65786445119B9. I attach a snip from online parts dealer I got my corner trims from. Whereabouts are you in NZ? I have a couple of contacts in NZ and I know a few people here with family in NZ. May be worth asking. The corner trims are not big and I think I might be able to persuade them to take a pair across if they are visiting! I did not take the side trims off. I had a look and decided it was far too much effort and I might not get all the trim back as well as it fitted from new. So I drilled a pilot hole (about 1/8in) and checked that there was a bolt hole beneath then I used a 3/4in wood bit to cut out the carpet around the pilot hole to gain access to the bolt hole. You need to do this as the corner trim fittings sit through the carpet. I found that there were three out of the 4 bolt holes ready and waiting. The left/rear bracket and associated bolt hole was not there!! So I simply "no nailed" some wood, the right thickness and larger than the hole, against the chassis and bolted through onto this. If had to cut the carpet out around the luggage restraint clip so that the trim fitted against the chassis (this gave me the access for the piece of wood mentioned above). I then had to cut the boot floor carpet slightly to fit over the corner trims. I would think carefully about the variable floor itself if you wanted to lower it and have it at the lower position as it has to have some sections that "hinge" to allow for this. There is the front section that hinges and slides up on the corner trims and then there are small sections at the rear that allow you to tilt the floor upwards. They have to flex to go past the shopping bag carrying hooks. They are then cleverly designed to wedge into the notches on the side trim, that normally hold up the rear parcel shelf, and support the floor while you put anything underneath. The floor is made from a lightweight composite material to make the handling easier for you but support reasonable loads. I was disappointed with t he reaction when I asked about having the option fitted in a dealership or even getting the parts. What would happen if you had a VBF fitted as an optional extra at first build and then had an accident and someone shunted you you the rear and the VBF was shattered? They must be able to get parts. And my order using the dealership at Swindon has proved it!! I have a lot more photos but it would be best to send using normal email or file transfer. Not sure what the rules are for that??!! Cheers Dave

Hi Dave I had the same reaction from dealers here in UK - even their parts departments when I first asked. But I found a dealer that did parts online and their website had the parts for the VBF! So I purchased them from them. The site is: https://skodapartsdirect.co.uk/ . Any chance there is a dealer in NZ that does on online? I can;t imagine it will be worth the shipping cost to NZ from UK I am afraid. The boot floor is quite bulky obviously. Shipping the corner rests may not be too bad! Have you tried asking a parts department for the parts - just giving the part number and not saying what they are? The people I ordered from said they were not in stock in UK and would have to be ordered from Czech, and they would be on back order and so may be a few months. I said I would wait and low and behold they were here within 5 days!!! I can take the rests out and take some measurements and more photos if you want. The bolts are just 20mm/M6 bolts with black button, Allen heads. I got from Amazon. Any chance you have friends in UK coming to visit you? Cheers Dave

I have seen a number of posts from people wanting to fit of a variable boot floor after the car has been purchased. Dealers will not do this work. I have seen the difficulty people have had getting the parts. I have just fitted one to my Scala with no problems after the initial problem of getting the wrong boot floor. The parts required are: left and right trims to attach to bodywork Parts S6578 645 129 B9 (right) AND S6578 645 119 B9 (left). boot floor S657 861 411 WR9 (not the often quoted S658 861 411 WR9 which is for a Kamiq). I did not bother with the replacement side panels nor the new restraint lugs as I don't tend to use these and existing lower ones are retained anyway. I had to order the bolts separately as Skoda did not supply these. They are standard M6x20mm black bolts with Alum key heads. I needed to add washers. I cut through the lining and found the bolt holes for the bolts were already there for three out of the four bolts needed. The rear one on the near side was missing for some reason. So I no-nailed some wood to the panel and bolted into this. I cut the holes in the trim wide enough for the supports (25mm will do the job). I cut out the boot side liners round the restraint lugs so the side trim fits right to the metal on the sides. I then cut the existing floor mat so that it fitted round the new corner trims and can be lifted to gain access to the spare wheel. Bingo, all done and works a treat just like a factory fit. I attach a couple of photos. I have others if people are interested. Cheers