Hi,

The plastic cover that protects the underneath of the engine bay has somehow come off. I presume that i've bottomed the car and this has cracked it because there's a little piece of it left screwed in on the nearside of the car and the rest is missing (somewere between Leeds and Durham!).

I've looked on ebay and found a replacement for around £65 and then there's a £35 delivery charge.

My question is...can I get away with not replacing it, or is it a must have part? If I have to replace it, does anyone know where i can buy one cheaper than ebay up in the north east please?

Regards

Al..

Skoda Octavia VRS

04 plate

im prety sure its not essential, it may keep abit of water/mud from splashing up into your engine bay, but i cant see how it would have any negative affect

It's not a particularly substantial cover in the first place so apart from stopping a bit of muck splashing up and giving the underside of the car slightly better wind deflection i don't think you will miss it.

Will also shave about 5 mins off the time it takes to do an oil and filter change.

Apparently a diesel one covers more of the underneath but not sure its a straight fit.

I don't have any covers at all and mine is okay...