Pete T

Thanks John, Sport all the way!!! I'd kinda hoped Skoda would at least discount the part as their system had misquoted me but hey ho...

Yeah Fubar I thanked the guy from Skoda Customer Services for passing on the cost of that to the consumer..... I wouldn't have minded but their system gave the wrong info from the chassis number, it's got my car down as a Ambiente, which I realise it what it's based on, but you'd think they would change details that matter.

Yeah that was me in the Sprinter, turned at the lights as you were approaching then you followed me through the 30. Hadn't realised quite how rare the Sport model is, they're like hens teeth, and some of the specific parts are too!! See you on the road

Sorry about lack of pics, thanks Blackspaven, spot on. I'll add a pic of my car later Don't worry, the bumper overlay is going on eBay as soon as I get chance to take pics. Just couldn't get over the price difference!!!!

I can imagine that plate can be fun on the A55 though I was in my works van today but likewise I'll give you a wave if we cross Octys

Ahhhh it was someone off here, had to be really, I saw you in Northop this morning (Bangor 60 plate?) I've seen you around a few times, noticed the grille today, tidy motor matey Can't mistake you for plod now from a distance though..... hehe Cheers Pete

Well what a great introduction to the brand! When I was looking to buy my Octavia II Sport I was aware that the lower front grille had a couple of 'teeth' missing. I called a Skoda dealer and told them the model and was quoted £16.10 for the grille. Very reasonable I thought. So fast forward a few days later, having now bought the car, I called Skoda and ordered a lower front grille, gearknob trim and floor mats set, quoting the chassis number. When I went to collect the grille was the standard item, not the one from the Sport bumper. The parts guy hadn't seen a Sport before and at first he thought it had aftermarket bumpers, but I explained that there were bumper skirt overlays front and rear factory fitted over the standard bumpers. He kindly removed the damaged grille and got the part number (1Z0853673). A little later in the afternoon he called to advise that this part was discontinued as a stand alone item, but it was available as part of a three piece set (FAA610011) which also included the smaller grilles next to the fog lamps. This kit was priced at £130.00 + VAT!!! I contacted Skoda UK Customer Services to ask them to justify the 812% price difference but their response was one of 'that's how much the part is sir'. I have been fortunate to find an eBay seller offering the complete Sport front bumper overlay, factory painted, including all three grilles for only £107.00 delivered. (FAA610001) Skoda price for this item £580.00....... So finally I have a smart looking car with three new grilles, but I also have a Sport bumper overlay and two used small grilles that I have no use for!! Grrrrrrr Skoda, you robbing buggers!!! Pete

Thanks for the warm welcome

Hi all, just bought my first Skoda, a 2.0 Octavia Sport, pick it up tomorrow :sun: :sun: I've been lurking as a guest on here and I must say what a great site. First job will be to replace the lower front grill as it's got a couple of teeth missing I've read a few 'ways' of removing the old one here. Does anyone know offhand if the silvery/grey 'Sport' lower grill is any more expensive than it's black equivalent? Cheers, Pete