Homebase had some super bargain prices on some internal doors that we couldn't miss.

So I measured, measured and then measured again just to be sure.

I don't think there is any car that is quite as practical as an Octavia, at least in its class and probably most cars in the class above.

Swallowed it up and still able to shut the tailgate, thats a big car alright

Yup. Got plenty of doors both internal and external in the back of my hatch. Have to sit a bit further forward than usual. I'm amazed at what these great cars can carry.

The MkII hatch are great for general removals, taking offspring and their gear to uni etc, I fitted in 2 x 6 foot single beds broken down. The MkIII is even better.

I had a 2m tall fridge freezer in my estate... had to sit like I was driving a kid's go kart!

Old 405 estate was the best, took single beds, bicycles and 42" TV sideways with room to spare :-)

Shame the octy has a boot lip, wish I had a V70.

Most random thing I had was a 1700cm bath & a couple of sheets of melamine in mine, no sweat.

I had a 2m tall fridge freezer in my estate... had to sit like I was driving a kid's go kart!

Old 405 estate was the best, took single beds, bicycles and 42" TV sideways with room to spare :-)

Shame the octy has a boot lip, wish I had a V70.

They were 1960mm tall, and the 20 mile drive back was a bit... Cramped. I've never read the speedo from above before. I caught the sun visor on my face when I went to put it down

My estate with the false floor has no load lip whatsoever.

It's swings and roundabouts I guess.

 

I really find the false floor useful for stowing shopping bags, jump leads, de-icer, scraper etc.

 

All the stuff that usually takes up normal boot space is completely hidden out of the way,

 

 

If I need to carry something tall, I can always just lift the top off the floor and take it out the car entirely.

The false floor in mine was the first thing I removed, A for space and B for fuel economy. The thing weighs a lot.

What he said. Mine is mainly for space, but I do have an oem folding material waterproof liner for the dog (which seems a nightmare to actually find to buy unless you know the code on it!!) which fits perfectly when the floor is out but when it's in it knackers the whole shape.

 

It is heavy though.

I would be broke if I had to pay for rubbish which we take down the tip and stuff bought in stores. Last week 3m coving and still the lid closed.

Crikey, my vRS is well spoiled. The back seat has only ever been down once and that was just the two-seat part to fit in a small bookcase. Even the boot protection tray gets protected!

The velcro bag that Mike mentions is a good addition, I happened to spot one in Aldi some months back, velcros itself to the floor or sides in my estate boot. I also have removed the top of the boot floor for more temporary useable space; I find the versatility unmatched. Just need a panoramic roof to get even longer items in...

Managed to fit a 1980mm door in mine, not even an estate. Had to drive a bit close to the wheel

There are advantages to being short sometimes. Got the same in mine recently and couldnt believe it fitted, although I was chewing the steering wheel on the drive home.

Got a new, boxed 5ft fridge AND a 3ft freezer in my hatch a few weeks ago and tried to surpass that today when I bought a new garden storage unit which came flat-packed but measured approx. 7ft x 4ft. It did stick out the back a bit but I managed to get it home ok

We've a Mk2 hatch, but her Mk3 estate is the workhorse. Recently had 8 bags of firewood in the back and it's the weapon of choice for Ikea stuff or crossing France with a holidays worth of family luggage and bikes. The hatch leads a more sheltered life but perfectly capable of load lugging on the rare occasions it needs to.

The MkII hatch are great for general removals, taking offspring and their gear to uni etc, I fitted in 2 x 6 foot single beds broken down. The MkIII is even better.

Likewise I moved x2 6 foot bunk beds split top & bottom in my estate but with the bed frames still assembled plus mattresses & ancilliaries. Seats forward & hunched over wheel, fortunately only had to go couple of miles like that. They really swallow huge amounts of kit. Once done, quick refit of seats etc & a half hour with the vacuum usually has it all spick & span again, ready for the alter ego.

Edited 15 November, 20169 yr by Greybeard

Agreed. They are great cars for the dad/handyman. I've had just about half of wickes/b&q and toys'r'us combined in the boot at some stage or another!