I was replacing my original pedals for VRS pedals and noticed the rust on the lower steering ccolumn where the bar goes behind carpet and wondering if anyone else has the same.

I was replacing my original pedals for VRS pedals and noticed the rust on the lower steering ccolumn where the bar goes behind carpet and wondering if anyone else has the same.

I have seen this on other cars. It is not painted so you will get some surface corrosion. Apart from moisture on shoes/mats it is a dry area.

So don't worry, other parts of the car will have rusted through before this is an issue.

You will probably find other none painted steel brackets behind the dash.

Hi, thanks for info as had a few problems with the car and not had it 10 months and going back in garage again for a gearbox issue again and wondered if I has going to have to include this.

Nothing to worry about its surface rust, quite naff why skoda can't even passivated the part. use some steal wool then some clear coat. Don't be tempted to use oil as it stinks.

Hi, will try some steel wool thanks. I will have a go at it after trying to get noise from gearbox/clutch sorted ad At the moment i think i'm more concerned about the noise comimg from clutch/gearbox.