Hi,

Picked up my 2007 Octavia VRS estate yesterday. Had to travel over 200 miles to find the perfect fit, owned by a really nice guy who also told me about this site. I started getting interested in the VRS about 6 years ago, before I had a dog and a kid, so it was the saloon version but ended up with a GT4 instead at the time. That was an awesome car but now I have another speedster but with room in the back for all dog/child paraphernalia and with the German/Czech build quality that ticks my sensible boxes as well. It's mapped and modded here and there, inside and under the bonnet, and makes me smile when I drive her. Actually, just thinking about her makes me smile.

Looking forward to years of exciting use - just because I am a responsible adult now doesn't mean I want to take longer than 7 seconds to make it to 60 - as well as practical, economical, and safe motoring. Thank you Skoda (and Chris the previous owner for doing such a bang-up job with her).

However, need a spot of advice as I need to buy a suitable dog guard to keep the deranged mutt from drooling all over the leather - what's the best one available (best, not necessarily most expensive I hope!)

Also, only have one key and would like another one made - best to go through Skoda dealer or independant?

Anyway - I'm chuffed to bits!

Glad you like your vRS, you're not alone.....

Probably best you post your question about the mut guard in the Octy II section- you'll probably get more repies there. Suggest youdo the same in a seperate thread for your key too

cheers and welcome to the grin club

Welcome to Briskoda. The dog guard listed in the Skoda Octavia II accessories brochure is effective if not cheap. See the thread below for further info.

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/223695-dog-guard-boot-mat/

Thanks guys.

Hello from a current gt4 owner

Hello from a current gt4 owner

Nice GT4 Gen6!

Either u or Bojamo on CCUK?

Sorry for digressing ...