Mudflaps: Yes or No?

[WaveyDavid]

....and if Yes, rear and front?

New Superb due in one week and I was thinking of having them fitted by the dealer. Obviously they offer protection from mud, stone chip etc. but are there any disadvantages (apart from a small increase in fuel useage)? What are your thoughts?

[mdk1]

Have them on both of our cars. and the ones before as well.

I just think they finish the car off,

Get the dealer to put them on FOC because you've had to wait abit longer.

[WaveyDavid]

Have them on both of our cars. and the ones before as well.

I just think they finish the car off,

Get the dealer to put them on FOC because you've had to wait abit longer.

I could try although it would be taking the Pi## slightly as I have already scabbed floor mats FOC and got the courtesy car for a week FOC too:O

[mdk1]

Worth a try

[Departed]

I ordered front and rear mudflaps because I'd had them on my previous Skoda and I thought that they looked good. However, my previous car was a light colour, so they stood out more than on my current Rosso-coloured car.

Judge for yourself whether they look OK in some of the pics I took here.

Ray

[jcblincs]

yes. definitely. they are very small and discreet but do a good job - stop mud splattering down the sides of the car from the front wheels.

[Richf]

Got mine FOC they are only £30 after all, least they can do

[WaveyDavid]

Got mine FOC they are only £30 after all, least they can do

Sent them an email this morning stating my dissapointment in delay and that the Octavia has them as standard etc.

[TOURBOLUX]

no

[Skoda-Man]

Increase in fuel consupmtion is minimal : you won`t even notice it. So I think that those are a cheap way to protect the paint of your car. Little stones from the road chip away the paint quite quickly from below. So a small investment considering the advantages.

[WaveyDavid]

no

There's nothing like a bit of intelligent debate!

[WaveyDavid]

Picked up the new car with mudflaps all round today. Glad I had them.

[veloplus]

Despite my Superb being a company car, I paid from my own pocket to have mudflaps fitted. The mudflaps are smaller than those fitted to the rear of my Octy, howver, they do a fair job of deflecting mud and grime. I also bought a flexible load liner which is good for transporting wet/damp rubbish to the tip and ensures the boot carpet stays dry.