It seems I may have a dashboard rattle that hasn't been reported yet in the various threads as is not coming from the glove box of rear view mirror. I have an intermittent annoying plastic rattle that occurs when I am driving around 20-40 mph and comes from the top center consol under the tray and emergency warning button. I can stop the rattle easily by either pressing down hard on the main dashboard section to the right of the bits tray consol or on the section of dashboard directly above the dials. I cannot influence the noise by operating the air con controls or vents.

Does anyone know how to remove the center vent consol without destroying it :confused:,

I looked inside the bits tray hoping I might find some nice user friendly screw heads but couldn't find anything. Like all modern cars I guess it's secured with hidden fragile clips.

Dead easy, just three robust plastic clips hold it in. Just lever it out gently with something that won't mark your plastic....

Thanks v.much for the excellent photos. I won't be a cynical in future, should have more faith in Skoda build quality.

Cheers.