Following a "tip" in General Car Chat, I ordered a set of car mats for my Mark I Octavia 4x4.

They arrived this morning and are without doubt the best (non OEM) mats I've yet to buy. I've purchased a few "tailor made" mats over the years and have generally been disappointed with either the quality or fit.

My car is dynamic blue and the optional blue trim sets them off a treat.

The were £12.99 and feature OEM fixing attachments. Delivery was slightly dear at £8.50, although £21.50 all in seemed a good deal.

The company is http://www.ambassadorcarmats.co.uk/ , although I went through their eBay store (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Mats-Black-fit-Skoda-Octavia-96-04-Optional-Coloured-Trims-Fixings-/190580383184?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c5f79ddd0).

Jut need to source the fixings for the carpet now, as for some reason my car doesn't have any fitted. I imagine I need something like this? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-OVAL-SCREW-CAR-MAT-FIXING-CLIP-LOCATING-X2-/360478901970?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item53ee3786d2

yes, those clips are very similar, some oe have a bigger flat that sits on the carpet, but have had some like that too.