If it matters I have a 2010 FL Octy VRS Petrol estate.

I have almost convinced myself to shell out a Columbus to replace my Bolero and a bluetooth kit, either a VAG, Denison or Fiskon one as don't fancy a Parrot or the likes.

I have a couple of questions that I hope you boffins can help with.

Columbus Questions :-

Assuming i buy a Columbus with a code of someone semi respectable off fleabay (some sellers have lots of good feedback selling VAG MFD3)is fitting it really just a simple a removing the silver pannel, pulling the bolero out, switching the conectors, shoving the GPS in and sticking a new front pannel on (i believe they are different sizes). As a meerkat would say it sounds simple, too simple, even I could manage that.

I see there are 2 types of columbus now the normal one and one with a LED screen which usually goes for about £50 more, any idea of the differences and if it's worth the extra.

Bluetooth Questions:-

The fitting of these sounds much more complicated so i'm not even going to try, the thought of removing headlining to route mic., possibly splicing wires etc fills me with dread.

Are the Denison, Fiskon and VAG units all about the same in the terms of what they can do. All want to be able to do is use the screen on the Bolero / Columbus to control the phone, and ideally if it could link to more than 1 phone (for when the missus takes my car) that would be great. Has anyone got any advice on these. The denison seems the cheapest but is that for a reason.

If i fit the bluetooth first to the Bolero and then change to the Columbus at a later date will it still work.

Some threads mention something under the drivers seat ?

The final and most important question is does anyone know anywhere in Scotland that fits such things, I know Shark Performance do and are highly thought of but they are miles away from me, its the same with OEM Retrofits in Leeds.

the thought of removing headlining to route mic., possibly splicing wires etc fills me with dread.

You don't need to remove the headlining when fitting the mic. Unclip the A pillar trim, unclip the clear light lens of the interior light from the front edge, undo the 2 screws & lower the light unit. Place the mic in the aperature in the light unit. Route the cable up into the headlining toward the windscreen, pull the cable through the gap between the headlining & the windscreen, then tuck it behind the leading edge of the headling running towards the A pillar. Run the cable down the A pillar (use small cable ties to retain it)then run the cable behind the dash through a gap around the fuse box. I use an old nokia CK-7W which I house behind the ashtray unit. I'm looking at a fiscon for my new FL Octy with the Bolero and I understand there is enough room to fit the Fiscon in the same location.

Look at these:

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/161534-fitting-of-fiscon-basic-plus-bluetooth-kit/

http://octavia-vrs.com/cms/content/integrated-bluetooth