Mt first "proper" post so go easy on me.

I'm collecting my new Octavia Elegance Estate next week and will be getting dog & tailgate guards and boot liner/tray installed as soon as posible. I have been searching on this forum for how other dog owners have solved the same kind of problems for keeping the car boot clean as well as keeping the dogs safe.

There are a couple of things that I can't find info on - or not so far anyway!

Given that my new Octavia will come with a variable boot floor, what I can't figure out from what I have read and the various photos that have been posted is how does fitting a boot liner affect the boot floor storage?

I guess that any liner (or tray) will render the boot floor storage inaccessible?

Also I will be fitting a tailgate guard, I don't think that Skoda produce one of these as a standard accessory, so will be getting one custom built. Anyone already installed one? Any recommendations?

These may be of interest

http://allams.netdirector.co.uk/product/Octavia_Chrome_Effect_Boot_Strip_-_Estate_KDA629001

http://allams.netdirector.co.uk/product/Octavia_Plastic_Boot_Dish_-_Estate_-_2006-_Onwards_DCE620001

http://allams.netdirector.co.uk/product/Octavia_Rear_Bumper_Cover_Foil_-Estate_KDX620001

http://allams.netdirector.co.uk/product/Octavia_Rear_Bumper_Foil_1Z5071133

http://allams.netdirector.co.uk/product/Octavia_Rear_Bumper_Protection_Film_1Z9071133

http://allams.netdirector.co.uk/product/Octavia_Rubber_Boot_Mat_-_Estate_DCD620001

You're correct; you won't be able to access (easily) the under boot storage with a heavy duty liner or tray in place. Hence I only keep the stuff in it that I don't really need on a regular basis; snow shovel, snow chains, detachable tow bar, spare wellies, etc. I can lift the front of the rubber/textile mat only just high enough to then raise the floor of the raised section and reach underneath, but it is a whole lot easier with the mat removed to gain full, unhindered access.

I had not found the AMS website before... might be spending a few pennies there then!

These may be of interest

http://allams.netdir...state_KDA629001

http://allams.netdir...wards_DCE620001

http://allams.netdir...state_KDX620001

http://allams.netdir..._Foil_1Z5071133

http://allams.netdir..._Film_1Z9071133

http://allams.netdir...state_DCD620001

You're correct; you won't be able to access (easily) the under boot storage with a heavy duty liner or tray in place. Hence I only keep the stuff in it that I don't really need on a regular basis; snow shovel, snow chains, detachable tow bar, spare wellies, etc. I can lift the front of the rubber/textile mat only just high enough to then raise the floor of the raised section and reach underneath, but it is a whole lot easier with the mat removed to gain full, unhindered access.

Also...

http://www.superskoda.com/Skoda/OCTAVIA-II/Octavia-II-RS-Combi-04-12-rear-bumper-protective-panel-Martinek-Auto

http://www.superskoda.com/Skoda/OCTAVIA-II/Octavia-II-09-11-facelift-rear-bumper-protective-panel-Martinek-Auto

http://www.superskoda.com/octavia-ii/interior/skoda-octavia-combi-ii-plastic-boot-dish-original-skoda-auto-a-s-accessory

http://www.superskoda.com/octavia-ii/interior/skoda-octavia-combi-ii-rubber-textile-boot-mat-original-skoda-auto-a-s-accessory

If you're not already aware, the raised boot floor doesn't extend fully to the sides of the boot in the area nearest the tailgate...

You therefore have narrow gaps either side of the raised boot floor which extend down to the 'lower' boot floor; a heavy dog breed might push the corners of a mat down into these gaps. Cutting some foam blocks to a shape which will fill these gaps will prevent the corner of the mat drooping down into the gap. (The gap is there to allow access to the side storage compartments, despite the floor being raised). Might not be an issue if using a solid plastic tray however.

Thanks for the other links, will have a good look at the website tonight.

Wasn't aware of the gaps with the raised boot. Could be a problem as I have 3 Rhodesian Ridgebacks, weigh between 34-39 kg each so will definitely have to prop-up the mat/liner.

If you're not already aware, the raised boot floor doesn't extend fully to the sides of the boot in the area nearest the tailgate...

You therefore have narrow gaps either side of the raised boot floor which extend down to the 'lower' boot floor; a heavy dog breed might push the corners of a mat down into these gaps. Cutting some foam blocks to a shape which will fill these gaps will prevent the corner of the mat drooping down into the gap. (The gap is there to allow access to the side storage compartments, despite the floor being raised). Might not be an issue if using a solid plastic tray however.