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Thank you Parslad re info from OEM, found your the option of a durable 4.5mm rubber mat, cost about £30. We will see what dealer has in mind re the actual tray that he is talking about, then choose. We also have been using large old sheets and things, but think that both mat or tray would be better. Auroan , Our dog also jumped over in the early days, but with back seat head rest up he stopped. New car though has a more sloping back window and a guard would be safer, don't you agree.

Train my dog better !!!!! I don't think you understand what this dog tray is do you ??? Our current octavia estate has been used by our dog without a tray, but trays seem to be a accessory that Skoda offer that allows your pet to shed its hairs or enter car muddy, without fear of marking the original cloth. You remove and clean the tray .

Sump guards are standard on the Scout, made of metal. However the Ambient 1.9td 4x4 has in some countries as standard gear, a plastic sump guard. The one we are going to take has neither. Anyway we have now spoken to the dealers and decided against any. As for the dog tray that is a accessory that Skoda offer so we are told. It fits inside the back area, and makes all easy to keep clean. We just have to decide if we want it or not.

Hi Don't really know my different Octavia yet !! We have a company one that we have been driving which is a 1.9 td estate 2006 model, which we have done 20000km in 5months. Car however has done 40,000+ as its a company pool car. Now we are buying a 2007 4x4 Octavia estate ( not Scout). This is the one we have the questions about dog trays and sump guards. We take possession of this car late this week if its ready,4x4 choice over standard as we have snow already and we do 420+ km runs each way a couple of times a month. This plus another 12000+km on very bad country roads gives us 40000 km + per year, hence the sump guard ?. Dog comes too, but this new one has a more sloping back end, and we think a dog tray maybe useful.

Ok sorry got it right now !!! first time and all that.

Hi Sump guard is not supplied on the new 2007 1.9tds estate, only the metal ones for the Scout. As for the dog trays that is for the dog to lie on not the wire mesh barrier. No I am not in the UK Thank you

Hi Only joined yesterday, mentioned taking on a new 1.9td 4x4 estate. The model we have seen has no plastic sump guard as standard, because I understand not all countries have same standard package with the car. So is it really a necessary option , as dealer seems to think it isn't??. Also is the dog trays that fit into the Skoda estate worth the price or is there a better option. Thanks.

Thank you all for the warm welcome, its snowing here so to radiate warmth is very handy. Its count down week on the new car, so hope the snow stays around.

Hi Seems we may have caught the Skoda bug, as we are about to take possession of one. Must admit never thought we would be looking forward to this day coming, a new car yes !! but dare I say it a Skoda, not really. Not that we have ever even owned a new car, most have been 4 or more years old, last being a Nissan that has kept us safe for over 240000 km and has been totally reliable , and we will still keep it , as it deserves just the odd potter around. I have seen that many of you have previously owned Nissans, yet have changed to Skoda's, so what is it that drives us to that same decision ?,Is it that Skoda as in the words of one ad campaign says " finished its growing up period" literal translation. So what car have we decided upon ?? well we have been driving a company 2006 1.9td Octavia Tor estate for the last 20,000 km in just over 5months, that is to say my wife's company car, and me sharing the driving, with our black retriever occupying the kennel section at the rear. So our understanding of the Octavia's virtues have been well oiled , and so we now have decided to lease one ourselves as our personal vehicle the Nissan is really not up for the 40000 + km we do every year . Ours will be the 1.9 td Ambiente 4x4 estate, so we hope to share with you our early days getting to know this car , and dare I ask being new to the forum, some tips on the running in required. We believe this handing over day will be within this week, so we will be keeping you posted. Thank you again for your welcome, and should I say the more than helpful advise we have read on this forum that helped us decide on leasing this Skoda. Jo