Having great fun with the Octavia 1.9TDI SLX affectionately known as "The Shed" that I bought off Youngbaz a forum member.

Already put nearly 1800 miles on her and still amazed how well she goes even with 140k on the clock.Cruises at 80 and still shows 60mpg on long runs. And its gets there quicker than my C Class!!

Also having fun rediscovering car maintenance as I have just fitted a front bumper picked up for £25 on Ebay in the right colour. Also fitted a new gear knob and gaiter and will be fitting the new headlamp this week. Bought my first Haynes manual in about 10 years.

Was going to do a service but my local Peugeot express fit are doing a service and gearbox oil change for half price tomorrow.

Who would have thought cheap Skoda motoring could be such fun!!

Old bumper

Not so old bumper

Sounds like you got a bargain there!

Try some of this stuff on the black parts of the bumper, it will make them look shiny and new

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