[Who has owned their Octy for the longest?]

Purchased our Octavia rs estate new Jan 2011, just had an MOT and showing just over 30,000 miles, still enjoying the car.

[Paintwork blisters]

Unsure to what extent they are open, but had the usual reminders for servicing and mot at the Skoda garage.

[Paintwork blisters]

It's surprising how quick they have appeared, seems the cold, damp weather has accelerated the reaction. I've told them to get it looked at by the supplying dealer this week. Hopefully all will go well and get sorted.

[Paintwork blisters]

Not sure of the full history, as it was purchased from a Skoda dealer about 2 years ago. The issue certainly seems to be from below the paint and limited to the 2 panels.

[Paintwork blisters]

Has anyone had issues with blisters on the paintwork? I  gave my parents 67 plate citigo a quick wash off today and came across issues on the passenger side door and rear arch.

[Fuel cap cord cut. Replacement?]

I've spotted the replacement tether on AliExpress, no idea how easy it is to replace.

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/4000127832526.html?pid=808_0000_0105&spm=a2g0n.search-amp.list.4000127832526&aff_trace_key=cedf2239e7be474d9451977d2e43ce30-1589834916228-05102-faAFfIR&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=245amp-IiIrx_cE30vyE8lZ8yzCXA1589834940413&browser_id=739bc2b4a42749a48e94e179273a9793&is_c=N

[Proud new vRS owner!]

Don't think the logbook will show the previous owners details due to GDPR, think the best you get now is the number of owners.

 

[2011 L&K buying tips?]

Those scratches, could they be where a dent removal specialist has 'pushed' dents out of the bonnet?

 

[cd changer has "mechanic" in display]

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/163781-how-to-fix-the-cd-changer-mechanic-error/?hl=mechanic#entry3066277

[Sun blocking]

I got some of these window blinds http://www.carshades.co.uk/shades-skoda-octavia-2004-c-2729_3662_3676_3677.html The rear window is in 2 parts, but I can live with the middle join line for the price, especially when compared to the official Skoda blinds.

[Car seat space]

I find the octavia is the ideal family transport, there is usually a 3 year old in a car seat, a 10 year old and a 14 year old squabbling among themselves in the back of ours. My preference is the estate over hatchback, but there's nothing like a test drive to answer any doubts.

[Sill Protectors]

I have mate. I put a thread up in general maintenance asking if I stood a chance getting Skoda to fix it under that warranty, but no one replied. I figured it was best in that sub forum with it not being car specific, but I don't think it gets all that much site traffic.

I honestly think Skoda would laugh me out the shop, as it's obviously been like that for a while and I've stupidly not seen

I've already emailed them but I don't expect a reply any time soon...

If they refuse to help, I'll just have to remove the door and sill protector and repair it myself. I might see if I can run the automotive paint through my Badger 200 airbrush.

But you'll never know their response without trying, for the sake of a visit to the nearest dealer, the worst they say is no.

[Sill Protectors]

Have you not thought of getting Skoda to look at it under the body perforation warranty?

[Big turbo Mk2 TDi vRS rep (07.01.17 update)]

Really like this, the car Skoda should of produced.

[First Word... part 6]

On

[vRS Mudflaps - where can I get them?]

i tried fitting the new shape, rounded, mud flaps to the back, wheel off, hot water etc, but the holes in the liner are too far over for the edge of the mudflap to reach

The top hole aligns, but the other holes are on the edge and once the arch is in the groove, I cannot move it any further to the right in order to align the holes.

So wheel back on, no rear mudflaps:(

Fronts were fine.

Any suggestions welcomed

Thanks

Hope the attached image helps.

[Skoda water pump replace, Midlands. Recommendations?]

I took my mk1 vrs to a VW garage for a cambelt and waterpump in the past as they had an offer, currently showing a price of £349 for the cambelt so factor a little more for the waterpump. http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/servicing/fixed-price-servicing

[TSI 1.2 2011 Timing Chain issue]

Found this post, that was in the Yeti Forum referring to the 1.2 TSI

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/213527-12-tsi-service-action-just-short-of-recall-by-skoda-and-vw/?hl=%2Btiming+%2Bchain#entry4154095

[Contaminated Paint Candy White?]

Try something like Iron X, my mk2 octavia had similar marks, think the problem is caused by the transport process via train across Europe, iron fallout from the trains brakes.

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/206475-specs-of-rust-on-3-month-old-car/?hl=ironx#entry2449692

[230 Bhp Vrs]

To be honest I was expecting a greater price hike on the vrs 230, but that could be because I remember the price hike on the mk1 wrc version vrs which was around £4 - 5K more than a standard octavia rs. If the UK car gets the extra equipment shown (click on pictures for more information) then it doesn't seem a bad purchase.

http://www.skoda-auto.com/en/models/octavia-rs-230/

[Third Word Thread (Part 4)]

In duct tape

[Third Word Thread (Part 4)]

the freak show

[Third Word Thread (Part 4)]

Questions arising from

[Third Word Thread (Part 4)]

Of cosmetic surgery

[Third Word Thread (Part 4)]

Sills and arches