Hi All,

Been quoted £40 plus to replace the above, a) How much is a genuine one?

Where can I find the filter on the car to replace it myself?

Help me to save a few quid please!!!!

Regards

Mac

Hi All,

Been quoted £40 plus to replace the above, a) How much is a genuine one?

Where can I find the filter on the car to replace it myself?

Help me to save a few quid please!!!!

Regards

Mac

Seems a bit steep but not too unreasonable at main dealer labour rates. The filter costs about £8.50 and the job is probably timed at 20 mins, with dealer rate of £80 per hour = c.£25; total £33.50.

Pretty easy to DIY; have a look at this thread, instructions in post #12 http://briskoda.net/octavia-ii/pollen-filter-service-interval-too-long/127642/

dont know the price, but its situated in the passenger footwell, under the glovebox, remove trim, 2 clips i think, slide cover off pollen filter and remove filter, 5 min job:)

If you ever come by my way ill happliy supply and fit one for a tenner.

About £5 for the filter from a main dealer and about 5 minutes to change it.

Under the glove box undo the two plastic screws visible looking up from the foot well, then drop down the foam sheet there and pull the black plastic locking tab to one side. This will drop with the pollen filter behind it.

Then change the pollen filter and put the cover back locking it by pushing it the other way. Push the foam back up and then do up the two plastic screws.

You're all done

Thanks all,

Off to go save a few pounds today !!!

Thanks all,

Off to go save a few pounds today !!!

.... and whilst you are at it; treat your Fabia to a new filter too!

Similar operation to change.

Changed mine this morning for under £10. Took 5 mins.

All done ta, seem to have gathered up most of Berkshires' hedgerows in it too !!!!

Thanks again to all ( Did the Fabias last time around !!!)