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I finally did it! You're right about the second clamp. I had to put one clamp in, then the clips, then the second clamp. It was impossible to do as the instructions stated. Looking at my effort, I wish I'd moved the screwholes towards your placements, as the hook is in the way on mine. But it's done and I can have a cup of tea

Thank you for the advice everyone. I'll get a 4-wheel alignment done and the rear tyres replaced at the same time. I'm a bit surprised the Skoda dealer didn't pick up on this. As I reported it as a "niggle" shortly after buying the car, as I was concerned a wheel bearing was out. But hey-ho, it's an easy fix. Once the warranty runs out, I'll definitely put some sound deadening in the boot. There's a lot of bare metal I'm in the South Manchester area if anyone can recommend a decent tyre shop? (I recently had a frustrating experience trying to get my Mk2 polo tracked. About 4 tyre shops didn't know how to do it! Which doesn't give you confidence on their skill level!).

I'd love to try it on a track, but I think the Mrs would kill me if I broke something. It's the diesel, so it's mainly crusing up and down a motorway.

I'm definitely tempted to try the Goodyear. They've got a slightly lower noise rating than the Michelin. Plus they are a little cheaper?

Here's the tyres as they are at the moment. I can't see any obvious serrated edges- unless I'm looking in the wrong place? The car drives really straight to be fair, and to my untrained eye, the wear looks pretty even? I know my local kwik fit has a hunter 4 wheel alignment machine. They do free alignment checks, I'm not sure how much they charge for a 4 wheel alignment?

Hi all I need to replace the rear tyres on my VRS hatchback as they are getting worn. The tyres I have currently are Michelin Pilot Sport 4 in 225/40r18 They seem to grip well. It's just there's quite a bit of road noise, especially at speed. (a video on the motorway - you might need headphones to hear the drone https://photos.app.goo.gl/UB8uacQwMpXQGnwt8) Is there a better tyre for noise, or should I replace with the same tyres?

Ah no scratch that - it's a clip. So you just need a webbing clip from a haberdasher, if the scrappy option doesn't work.

There wasn't a part number on the first aid kit strap buckle I'm afraid. It looks like a generic webbing buckle - a tri glide? Perhaps a haberdashery might sell you one for a few pence? Or maybe finda mk3 octavia that's in a scrappy near you?

You can buy the warning triangle and first aid kit from a Skoda dealer, but they'll probably charge you £30 and £20 respectively. If you want the official items, you can get them through skodaparts.com https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/gga700001a-warning-triangle-skoda-39532.html https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/3t0093108b-first-aid-kit-for-the-car-czech-republic-skoda-26116.html It's a bit dear for postage, as it's coming from the Czech republic, so you might want to order some other items whilst you are there? They are quite good at responding to queries, so you could ask them about the missing clip? My warning triangle is a generic item, that I got from a VW breaker for under a fiver, but it fits perfectly. It has the number 27R033954 on it's case. The case measures 43.5x6x3.5cm. It was originally used in my wife's Peugeot, so I think it must be a standard size.

An update on this. The rear screen was replaced under warranty. The lines work, and the radio seems fine.

I've not fitted it yet, I've been a wuss with the cold weather. Cheers for the heads-up. Would you say when fitting the clamp, it's good to have an assistant?

I've also seen individually https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/5e2864435vzi-textile-rug-rs-front-left-skoda-40808.html which are listed as VRS mats (no Octavia, but have red stitching - I'd ideally like grey to match the seats)

Sorry to resurrect a thread. But can anyone confirm the part number for the VRS mats? As mine didn't come with them. Are they 5E2061404B? (Prestiege textile mats).

Here's my spare wheel and toolkit in my mk3 VRS It contains: - Screwdriver - Locking wheel nut - Towing eye - Clamps for removing the wheel trims - Jack - Crank for the jack - Wheel brace Looking at the owners manual, i was missing three items, which I ordered off skoda parts: 8D0012244A wheel bolt cap remover 6H0867749 strap 3T0012245 tail light key The strap fits great. I'm not sure where the bolt cap remover and tail light key fitted, so i shoved them in the bottom. (For emergencies I fitted a hiviz vest, foldable shovel, foil blankets in the foam insert. In the space round the wheel is jumper cables, skoda tow rope, Aldi fault code reader)

I've just bought the net for under the parcel shelf. (This one https://shop.wingsskoda.co.uk/products/skoda-net-under-the-parcel-shelf-octavia-iii) It involves some drilling into the shelf. Before I get my hands dirty and start drilling, has anyone installed one? If so can they share any tips?