Hi, I've just bought a used Octavia Estate, I'm now wondering whether to go for Skoda roof bars or Thule ? Any suggestions?

Yes, get the cheaper of the two. Another pointer is that if you buy Thule they are fully interchangeable with nay roof rail fitted vehicle, even if it means changing the bars the feet still fit. Having said that the Skoda set may be made by Thule........... and may be cheaper (though I doubt that).

Ps there are other makes too! Halfords have their own brand (made by?) and there is Paddy Hopkirk and Atera to name another couple

Edited 6 April, 201016 yr by fireftrm

Slight Hijack here but has anyone got them for the FL hatch. Can only seem to find the skoda rip off ones. I need some with the T Track on them.

A friend of mine lost four slalom kayaks last year after a Halford's roof rack came loose, so I wouldn't go for cheapest. From what i understand from looking elsewhere Skoda ones are Thule anyway, and cheaper.

Edited 6 April, 201016 yr by KayakingJoe

I've got these;

http://www.roofbox.co.uk/scripts/rbvehsel4.php?emulate=whycar&query=5809&vptype=262521&brand=Atera&prodid=17231

By far the best engineered roofbars I've seen. Fit like a treat and are strong enough for me to carry two full susser MTB's covered in ud at 80mph! :-)

I bought my Thule ones from Roofbox (linked above) and am very happy with them. Roofbox also gave good service and a great price.

I've got these;

http://www.roofbox.co.uk/scripts/rbvehsel4.php?emulate=whycar&query=5809&vptype=262521&brand=Atera&prodid=17231

By far the best engineered roofbars I've seen. Fit like a treat and are strong enough for me to carry two full susser MTB's covered in ud at 80mph! :-)

I also have a set of these, extremely good bars and cheaper than Thule and Skoda

I also have a set of these, extremely good bars and cheaper than Thule and Skoda

Thanks,i'll check them out

I've got these;

http://www.roofbox.co.uk/scripts/rbvehsel4.php?emulate=whycar&query=5809&vptype=262521&brand=Atera&prodid=17231

By far the best engineered roofbars I've seen. Fit like a treat and are strong enough for me to carry two full susser MTB's covered in ud at 80mph! :-)

Same here. Atera bars, Atera bike carriers and two muddy MTBs on the roof, no problem. That Atera kit is top notch