Hi,

 

Just bought my second Octavia (my first was a Mk1 VRS) which is a Mk3 VRS 2.0 Diesel DSG Estate.

 

Took it to the Skoda Garage in Maud today, and after much hunting around they cannot find a towbar for my car.

 

Yes, there is a towbar available for regular Mk3 VRS Estate, but Norman explained that it is because my car is a Black Edition and the bumper clearance is barely an inch (i.e. not enough).

 

I'll be honest, I didn't know it was a "Black Edition" when I bought it (I just knew I wanted another VRS Octavia), so I'm feeling a bit foolish that I've bought a "non standard" car which might not be able to tow anything!

 

Just wondering if anyone out there has any advice before I go back to the garage with my tail between my legs!!!

Would hate to have to put it back or sell it, as it is a lovely car.

 

Additional info: It is for towing an Ifor Williams Twin-Axle Box Trailer, and also a caravan with Alko ball stabiliser.

 

Thanks.

 

Hi,

 

Just bought my second Octavia (my first was a Mk1 VRS) which is a Mk3 VRS 2.0 Diesel DSG Estate.

 

Took it to the Skoda Garage in Maud today, and after much hunting around they cannot find a towbar for my car.

 

Yes, there is a towbar available for regular Mk3 VRS Estate, but Norman explained that it is because my car is a Black Edition and the bumper clearance is barely an inch (i.e. not enough).

 

I'll be honest, I didn't know it was a "Black Edition" when I bought it (I just knew I wanted another VRS Octavia), so I'm feeling a bit foolish that I've bought a "non standard" car which might not be able to tow anything!

 

Just wondering if anyone out there has any advice before I go back to the garage with my tail between my legs!!!

Would hate to have to put it back or sell it, as it is a lovely car.

 

Additional info: It is for towing an Ifor Williams Twin-Axle Box Trailer, and also a caravan with Alko ball stabiliser.

 

Thanks.

 never heard of a black edition mk3 vrs,is it a dealership special, i know the black edition octys have an added lower skirt on the rear bumper, but they were based on the se model,

Honestly don't know!

 

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/iqc13bmqlxa8dgd/Photo%2029-01-2015%2014%2043%2033.png?dl=0

Edited 29 January, 201511 yr by sadcafe

Sounds a bit like the dealer had a black vRS with black design back and just called it a Black Edition. The pic is just a regular vRS estate.

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Edited 29 January, 201511 yr by Huskoda

Yep, no such thing.

Just had John from Skoda on the phone this morning. He told me that no towbar exists for my car.

 

Thanks for the feedback folks!

 

Looks like I'll have to part company with this car as that is a deal breaker :-(

As others have said, it's a standard vrs (in black)... The standard towbar will undoubtedly fit

Just had John from Skoda on the phone this morning. He told me that no towbar exists for my car.

 

Thanks for the feedback folks!

 

Looks like I'll have to part company with this car as that is a deal breaker :-(

 

Plenty of vRS owners on here have had towbars fitted without issues.

Is there another dealer you can visit that's close(ish)?

Why don't you take it to an independent fitter who is not completely stupid?

If they don't even have a clue what your car is or what they sell, how can you trust them to put the right towbar on?

Edited 31 January, 201511 yr by Huskoda

http://www.skoda.co.uk/finance/finance-offers/black-edition/octavia-black-edition-offer/default

 

There are black editions but based on SE and not in VRS form. They look great but I'd be surprised if a towbar didn't fit. Good luck with it.

Hi,

 

Just bought my second Octavia (my first was a Mk1 VRS) which is a Mk3 VRS 2.0 Diesel DSG Estate.

 

Took it to the Skoda Garage in Maud today, and after much hunting around they cannot find a towbar for my car.

 

Yes, there is a towbar available for regular Mk3 VRS Estate, but Norman explained that it is because my car is a Black Edition and the bumper clearance is barely an inch (i.e. not enough).

 

I'll be honest, I didn't know it was a "Black Edition" when I bought it (I just knew I wanted another VRS Octavia), so I'm feeling a bit foolish that I've bought a "non standard" car which might not be able to tow anything!

 

Just wondering if anyone out there has any advice before I go back to the garage with my tail between my legs!!!

Would hate to have to put it back or sell it, as it is a lovely car.

 

Additional info: It is for towing an Ifor Williams Twin-Axle Box Trailer, and also a caravan with Alko ball stabiliser.

 

Thanks.

 

None of this seems quite right. Some sales people are saying that the black edition has VRS looks but a more comfortable, less harsh ride which is true. Are you completely sure it's a VRS and not an SE? If it has sat nav and you didn't add it as an extra, this is definitely the case.

Check your log book if it has a tow weight on it its type approved to tow. So a tow bar should be available from the dealers.

The vRS that I've ordered had better turn up with a detachable tow bar as ordered! I'm sure it will!

Honestly don't know!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/iqc13bmqlxa8dgd/Photo%2029-01-2015%2014%2043%2033.png?dl=0

Looks like a standard vrs in black to me... Towbar should fit it fine?

Yep, that looks remarkably like a standard vRS, so there should be no issues with the Westfalia detachable towbar

 

http://www.westfalia-automotive.com/uk/products/towbar/skoda-octavia-iii-2/317132600001-6/

I have a VRS estate with Skoda supplied and dealer fitted detachable towbar.

There is an RS challenge offered outside of the UK that comes with Black pack and black (not anthracite) Geminis and sone other bits and bobs...but saw this is a UK car so year with the masses its just a Black vRS estate.

Towbar is available for that car for sure

Thanks everyone for the feedback.

 

Decided to keep the car, and it is booked in for stock towbar fit a week on Monday. There will be some bumper mods required, but it will be out of sight underneath to all but the closest observers.

 

Also decided in the interim to go with full loom w/13pin electrics etc so in that respect I'm glad I've taken some time to research exactly what I needed.

 

Many thanks to Norman at Maud for answering my plethora of questions!

Hi Sadcafe just wondering if that towbar worked out ok for black edition estate vrs? Having similar problems with mine.

13 hours ago, Gaz2jake1978 said:

Hi Sadcafe just wondering if that towbar worked out ok for black edition estate vrs? Having similar problems with mine.

 

Holy thread resurrection batman....

 

just get on to PFjones and give them your reg. ive got a detachable westfalia fitted on my vRS, black edition is just a trim level nothing else. black paint on mirrors etc.

Edited 11 February, 20197 yr by JohnnyType2

Tks for info much appreciated 

 

Black Edition was a jazzed up SE but, it may have a different rear diffuser which could be the issue from the OEM prospective 

They all require minor trimming of the rear valance,  even on our lesser models. Unless you lie on the ground,it is not noticeable.