Hi all, I’ve recently moved back to the UK from New Zealand and my VRS is a few weeks behind me on the slow boat. First question, does anyone know how to change the navigation maps to UK? And if so a rough idea of costs? next I was wondering what the stock wheels would sell for over here, a few light kerb marks (the wife) and good Michelin sports all round. 
 

 

Sorry. Dunlop sport tyres. 

You could take a look on ebay to get an idea of prices, seaching using the OEM part number 5E0071499 (Anthracite) or 5E0071499B (Silver).

 

Note that 5E0071499 is the same OEM part number as 5E0071499 HA7. The HA7 is the associated colour code, in this case anthracite. Similary, 5E0071499B is the same OEM part number as 5E0071499B 8Z8. The 8Z8 is the associated colour code, in this case silver.

 

Check this is actually your OEM part number by looking on the back of the rims, as the OEM part number is always marked on the back of OEM alloy rims.

 

Note that the zeros in this alphanumeric code are NOT capital letters, but numbers. So don't type 5EOO71499 if you want potential buyers to find your rims. 

 

To get an idea of new prices of OEM alloy rims for the Octavia MK3, take a look at "skoda eshop cz" converting the Czech currency into British Pounds.

 

https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/hlinikove-disky/c/alloyWheels?q=%3ApriceAsc%3AcarType%3AOctavia%2BIII%2B%282017%2B%29%3AcarType%3AOctavia%2BIII%2B%282012-2017%29&page=1

X-TREM 19" light alloy wheel for OCTAVIA III RS

Rim size: 7.5Jx19 ET51

 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Product code

5E0071499 HA7

Colour

Anthracite

Material

Light alloy

Rim size

7.5Jx19 ET51

Tyre size

225/35R19

 

https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/kolo-z-lehke-slitiny-x-trem-19-pro-octavia-iii-rs/p/5E0071499++HA7

X-TREM 19" light alloy wheel for OCTAVIA III RS

Rim size: 7.5Jx19 ET51

 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Product code

5E0071499B 8Z8

Colour

Silver metallic paint

Material

Light alloy

Rim size

7.5Jx19 ET51

Tyre size

225/35R19

 

 

https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/cs_CZ/kolo-z-lehke-slitiny-x-trem-19-pro-octavia-iii-rs/p/5E0071499B+8Z8

 

Edited 11 September, 20214 yr by Carlston

Base maps will be ROW (Rest of World) - there are two possible ways forward here.

 

1) The Base Maps cannot be altered as far as I am aware.  You can try and load on the latest map updates as see how far that gets you....(unknown).

2) If could swap out the head unit for a European head unit (e.g. Amunsden for Amunsden) - and hopefully Skoda Connect will still continue to work.  You would need to get the Component Protection removed in that case by a Skoda/VW dealer.  Swapping out the headunit - you might want to consider an upgrade to a Columbus at this time 😁

 

My first call would be to a Skoda Dealer near to where the car will arrive e.g. Southampton (Richmond Skoda Southampton), Felixstowe (Bristows Skoda, Ipswich), Thames Gateway (Beadles Skoda Southend) - and get it check out before you go anywhere.  It looks like such a lovely car, that it will be great to use (and there will be a great story to be had).  If you have Virtual Cockpit, going to MPG is easy otherwise you could consider a UK spec speedo replacement (not hard). 

 

Do lots of photos - go and watch a Hubnut Video and see how Ian Seagrove managed to get Bettie in from NZ into the UK.

 

 

 

51 minutes ago, Des_t said:

UK from New Zealand and my VRS is a few weeks behind me on the slow boat

Check the Customs and DVLA websites to find out what (other than paying duty) you need to do to get it registered over here.

21 hours ago, varaderoguy said:

My first call would be to a Skoda Dealer near to where the car will arrive e.g. Southampton (Richmond Skoda Southampton), Felixstowe (Bristows Skoda, Ipswich), Thames Gateway (Beadles Skoda Southend) - and get it check out before you go anywhere.

Having previously lived in Southampton and used the Skoda dealer there I would suggest not using them based on my experiences with them but instead look slightly further away (Winchester or Portsmouth).

On 11/09/2021 at 12:06, KenONeill said:

Check the Customs and DVLA websites to find out what (other than paying duty) you need to do to get it registered over here.

Hi Ken, everything is arranged and sorted through a mates import company (one of the reasons I brought it home with me) The sat nav was the only niggle but VW retrofit is helping with the unlock. 👍