Some cheap roof bars for the octavia

[CJSVRS]

Just popped out and bought a set. Just got to wait for Skoda to build the car now!

[Mikebham]

Just picked them up too. Just need to get a good deal on a box now too!

[Farsider]

I bought one too from Lidl Uxbridge. Not able to fit it yet as its peeing it with rain. Includes an 1x Alan key and 2x keys for locking the bars to the car.

 

Here's what they look like:

 

 

 

 

 

[billat29]

I picked up a set and tried them out. They are not the finest quality and I'm sure there's a limit on the number of times they can be mounted before something goes in the locking mechanism,

However, for the few times I'm going to use them, I think they are a bargain.

 

Mind you, I have yet to put the roof box on them, load it and drive a few hundred miles!

[Shermo]

I bought a set today too, it says they come with a three year warranty so in theory if the locking mechanism does go then you can get a replacement... although if they fail whilst doing 70mph you may have bigger issues to contend with.

[gullyg]

Got some at lunch and had the amusement of someone kicking off at the same time.

[decuk]

Got a set today, get car next week. Should be enough time for one of you to try them on. So not opened mine yet. However it says on the pack they fit, if they don't then they go back.

[jjc]

I have had a set since the last offer and they seem OK (on a 2010 FL)

 

John

[Farsider]

So confidence is high that these are good? I plan to use them on a 2000mile round trip to the Côte d'Azur and I don't fancy the roof box falling off on the Peages

[Keith64]

Just picked up a set for my car. Can't complain at the price!

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[Keith64]

Fitted the bars.. think they look good.

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[Dr_Pepper]

Thanks for the tip. I got some too.

[whitep]

So confidence is high that these are good? I plan to use them on a 2000mile round trip to the Côte d'Azur and I don't fancy the roof box falling off on the Peages

I did the south of France driving holiday last year including Monaco. Yes I would use mine on the journey down there for sure. I think they are ok. But I guess you get what you pay for. They ain't like my old quick release bars I had that were too small

[Farsider]

Good to know - thanks.

 

Found some links about these roof bars if anyone is interested:

 

 

Product page

http://www.flli-menabo.it/mnb_upload/29988__BRIOXL.pdf

 

Instructions

http://www.flli-menabo.it/mnb_upload/58985__BRIO.pdf

 

Fitting instructions

 

Comments from other owners

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/aluminium-roof-bars-set-2-lidl-26-99-1237032#comments

[chelon]

I know nothing about roof rails but am tempted by these for my new Octovia Estate.

 

Will they be compatible with any other roof box/cylce carrier etc or would you have to buy these to suit?

[Keith64]

Should be compatible with any roof box... I know they work with mine OK..  

[GAFF]

Stupid question but are the cars roof bars designed for bars to be clamped to them....just thinking that by right they should be screwed into chasis.

[seve88]

Should be compatible with any roof box... I know they work with mine OK..  

these are comptable with most roofboxes, and most cars as well, no roof rails required either.

you dont even need any tools to fit them, but would you trust them.

you wanna be the first to try them out and report back if they do the job hahaha

http://vimeo.com/18965348

[Shermo]

Not sure it's such a wise idea those vacu-rack things... would you really want all the weight bearing down on the roof panel itself as opposed to the framework at the edges... I think not!

[freddyg]

Thanks for the tip off. I picked up a set on Friday lunch-time.

They look fine and are a damn site cheaper than the Thule equivalent - for the amount of use they're going to get, I'm really pleased with them...

Any tips for cycle racks and top-boxes now? :-)

[philhoward]

Picked a set up last night from my local Lidl - not sure if I'll use them on the Fabia (as they fit it as well) before the Octy arrives but at £27, worth having handy - even if I only use them once or twice.

[chelon]

Tried a few of my local branches but they appear to be sold out - anyone know if they're available online?

[classic]

Good luck guys, and I hope the lidl bars are ok, but are you really going to spend £20k+ on a car then fit £26.99 roof bars on it ?

[whitep]

I have used mine already! Took a big heavy ladder 4m long to my parents house! Brilliant, and a bargain. No movement, no marks, no problem.

[lawrelu]

I know nothing about roof rails but am tempted by these for my new Octovia Estate.

 

Will they be compatible with any other roof box/cylce carrier etc or would you have to buy these to suit?

 

cant comment on all roof boxes but they do work on my Halfords (short and wide) box and Thule (long narrow) box.