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Thanks for the replies. I think an extended test drive is in order! I've got used to the Ford's auto handbrake I wonder if I could go back to ANY traditional one? Mind you the Ford one catches me out by not being active on odd occasions - almost caused me to roll back into the car behind !

Hello all - again, actually as I've rejoined after a few years gap! I had 2 Octavias on the trot, but when it came to replace the last one, I opted for a Focus (for long and tedious reasons). I waited for the Scala to launch really keen to like it (big boot!!) and had a test drive as soon as I could back in early summer 2019. It was fine to drive and comfortable etc... etc.. but the main reason I didn't order one was the position of the handbrake over next to the passenger seat - designed for a LHD car obviously and not moved for the UK. After a couple of embarrassing 'oh, sorry' to the salesman as I brushed his leg with my hand (!!) I realised it was an issue for me. A bit of a stretch too even if there was nobody in the passenger seat. The Focus has an electronic release with hill-hold so no such problem and I've got used to that. Does anyone else have an issue with the location of the handbrake? I Can't see any comments on here, so perhaps you just get used to it and avoid contact with any passenger in the seat!!! I'm wondering about giving it another go (1.5/DSG probably)..... Don't want EV, don't want SUV and wish the Octavia was a wee bit smaller/shorter.