Hi,

 

I've done a little search and can't seem to find a definitive answer. I noticed from the marks after a quick drive to the shops in the rain that my Kodiaq doesn't have mudguards. 

 

Are they worth getting?  I'm was thinking yes but then I came across a couple of posts saying they were pretty pointless and didn't stop damage from gravel, and in fact trapped dirt.

 

I'm not worried at all about mud/dirt. I actually quite like driving a car that looks like it's been off road at times before getting it cleaned!! 

 

It's just more about long term damage from stones, etc. 

 

What are people's thoughts? Worth getting some mudguards fitted or not really bothering?

 

 

 

Dealer fitted front and rear to my Karoq - it offers some protection, personally would prefer larger ones to give better protection similar to Rally Flapz however they don’t offer fitment.

 

You still may get dirt with them fitted but won’t be as bad without mudflaps.

 

Personal preference really.

They are relatively cheap, and quick & easy to fit. Why not? Some protection is better than none. 

20 hours ago, Teir said:

They are relatively cheap, and quick & easy to fit. Why not? Some protection is better than none. 

 

That was my view too. I found them a little fiddly to fit, just needed a bit of patience.

I mislayed one of the black anodised star drive screws and it was longer than the rest, take care they were ( I found)

difficult to come by.

I always push screws into a cardboard drawing to keep them safe and in the right order, so what happened to that one I know not!

I doubt that the screw would have been aluminium.

On 05/04/2022 at 12:53, Teir said:

They are relatively cheap, and quick & easy to fit. Why not? Some protection is better than none. 

Thanks all for your replies.

 

I've been quoted £150+ by Skoda for buying and fitting.

 

Maybe I'll just get them to do it. But I can buy a genuine set from ebay for £50ish (although the part code appears slightly different - it may just be that skoda update them but in fact it's the same part?).

 

I'd just need to sort the fitting of them then. I'm ok at basic things involving screws but probably not if it requires much more than an electric screwdriver. Is it more fiddly than that? If so, I should probably pay someone to do it.   

 

Also apparently there are 2 different front options depending on whether the front wheel arches are plastic or not? Mine seem to be plastic but what else would it be? Any ideas?

Fiddly in places rather than hard, but you'll need a socket set because access is restricted in the wheel arch.

 

Not sure about different versions, I got these for an MY21 SEL

 

565075111A (Front)

565075101 (Rear)

 

I think the 'A' denotes a revision, but not because of arch material, perhaps for running boards (which ISTR someone had problems with).

 

Got mine here

 

https://www.theskodashop.co.uk/collections/skoda-exterior-protection/products/front-mudflaps-skoda-kodiaq

https://www.theskodashop.co.uk/collections/skoda-exterior-protection/products/rear-mudflaps-skoda-kodiaq

 

Some discussion of the Front 'A' revision here : 

 

Edited 6 April, 20224 yr by SimonB68
Added revision link

Definitely do not pay loads of money to have these fitted! It is just a screwdriver job. EDIT: Sorry, as above, it is a job for a mini socket set, not a screwdriver. 

 

As above, you need to get the 'A' revision ones for the front. The revision wasn't to do with running boards (you still need to cut them if you want to fit with the OEM boards). The original front mudflaps required you to cut away part of the plastic trim on the car in order to fit them. It also sometimes caused damage to the trim over time. This was all fixed with the 'A' ones. The rear ones haven't needed revising, so no 'A' on them. 

Edited 6 April, 20224 yr by Teir

44 minutes ago, SimonB68 said:

Fiddly in places rather than hard, but you'll need a socket set because access is restricted in the wheel arch.

 

Not sure about different versions, I got these for an MY21 SEL

 

565075111A (Front)

565075101 (Rear)

 

I think the 'A' denotes a revision, but not because of arch material, perhaps for running boards (which ISTR someone had problems with).

 

Got mine here

 

https://www.theskodashop.co.uk/collections/skoda-exterior-protection/products/front-mudflaps-skoda-kodiaq

https://www.theskodashop.co.uk/collections/skoda-exterior-protection/products/rear-mudflaps-skoda-kodiaq

 

Some discussion of the Front 'A' revision here : 

 

Thanks very much. Very helpful. Those are exactly the same part numbers as the ones I've got in my ebay basket and they seem fine.

 

Slightly worrying that the Skoda dealer told me that the 'A' was for cars without plastic wheel arches and the one without the A was for those with. He says I should have the one without an A as you can visibly see the wheel arch. Who knows

45 minutes ago, Teir said:

Definitely do not pay loads of money to have these fitted! It is just a screwdriver job. EDIT: Sorry, as above, it is a job for a mini socket set, not a screwdriver. 

 

As above, you need to get the 'A' revision ones for the front. The revision wasn't to do with running boards (you still need to cut them if you want to fit with the OEM boards). The original front mudflaps required you to cut away part of the plastic trim on the car in order to fit them. It also sometimes caused damage to the trim over time. This was all fixed with the 'A' ones. The rear ones haven't needed revising, so no 'A' on them. 

Many thanks again.

 

I'll just get the 'A' ones then?

 

The skoda dealer told me that the 'A' was for cars without plastic wheel arches. 

Since he said he could visibly see mine that means I get the one without. 

 

I think you guys know your stuff so I will go with that rather than what he said.   I wonder if he meant the exact opposite of what he said. I would at least line up more with what you've said about the plastic trim being in the way!

 

Mine's a 2018 1.4 TSI Petrol in case that makes any difference at all?

Definitely 'A'. The older ones will damage your car - see pics in the thread linked above by @SimonB68

 

I'm surprised the old ones are still available, to be honest. 

 

I've haven't heard of any of the Kodiaq models having different wheel-arches, not sure what they meant there. To be fair, it must be hard to keep track of lots of minor revisions and differences between all the different Skoda models. 

16 minutes ago, Teir said:

Definitely 'A'. The older ones will damage your car - see pics in the thread linked above by @SimonB68

 

I'm surprised the old ones are still available, to be honest. 

 

I've haven't heard of any of the Kodiaq models having different wheel-arches, not sure what they meant there. To be fair, it must be hard to keep track of lots of minor revisions and differences between all the different Skoda models. 

Yes thanks so much. I looked at the thread. This all makes perfect sense now. Thank you

Perhaps obvious/common sense, but turning the front wheels in on each side makes fitting easier.

I ordered my mudflaps from Skoda parts Ireland  That was pre-Brexit, I think delivery is a wee bit more expensive since we left the EU.   I just can't believe the price of mudflaps in this country and then the cost of fitting! Took me 5mins per wheel.  If you order them from Skoda when buying a new car, the fitted price is crazy expensive.

 

As per above, the front's are so easy - just turn the steering wheel full lock. The rears?  a 90 degree screwdriver adapter is the trick. 

When in stock, Lidl sell these for around £3.99 - I'm sure you can buy them cheaper than this:

 

90 degree attachment  or better still wrench bit holder

 

I too have never seen a Kodiaq without a plastic wheel arch trim but be careful if you're a Karoq owner. Some Karoqs have plastic trims others like our Edition do not.

 

Are they worth it?  As per above, a little protection is better than none. I also noticed they prevent tar from being thrown up and sticking to the bodywork. ( I hate cleaning that off ).

 

Hope that helps.

If you're planning to fit the front flaps using all fixing points then you'll need a drill. The lower inner fixing uses a push fit clip (provided with the flaps) after drilling through the inner wheel arch liner.

On 06/04/2022 at 17:08, hanf said:

The skoda dealer told me that the 'A' was for cars without plastic wheel arches. 

Since he said he could visibly see mine that means I get the one without. 

 

Unfortunately another classic case of a Skoda dealer not knowing their stuff and trying to bluff their way through.

 

The 'A' version superseded the original (non-A) version due to a design fault that damaged the wheelarch trim over time.

 

All Kodiaq's are identical around the area the front flaps are fitted to, unless the factory / dealer fit running boards are fitted.

30 minutes ago, silver1011 said:

If you're planning to fit the front flaps using all fixing points then you'll need a drill. The lower inner fixing uses a push fit clip (provided with the flaps) after drilling through the inner wheel arch liner.

Thanks @silver1011, I meant to mention this. When I fitted mine I did not use that third fixing point (told myself I would drill it later, but still haven't done it two years later...). They have been perfectly secure without it. 

On 06/04/2022 at 21:26, kodiaqsportline said:

I ordered my mudflaps from Skoda parts Ireland  That was pre-Brexit, I think delivery is a wee bit more expensive since we left the EU.   I just can't believe the price of mudflaps in this country and then the cost of fitting! Took me 5mins per wheel.  If you order them from Skoda when buying a new car, the fitted price is crazy expensive.

 

As per above, the front's are so easy - just turn the steering wheel full lock. The rears?  a 90 degree screwdriver adapter is the trick. 

When in stock, Lidl sell these for around £3.99 - I'm sure you can buy them cheaper than this:

 

90 degree attachment  or better still wrench bit holder

 

I too have never seen a Kodiaq without a plastic wheel arch trim but be careful if you're a Karoq owner. Some Karoqs have plastic trims others like our Edition do not.

 

Are they worth it?  As per above, a little protection is better than none. I also noticed they prevent tar from being thrown up and sticking to the bodywork. ( I hate cleaning that off ).

 

Hope that helps.

Thank you. Very helpful

On 07/04/2022 at 19:14, silver1011 said:

If you're planning to fit the front flaps using all fixing points then you'll need a drill. The lower inner fixing uses a push fit clip (provided with the flaps) after drilling through the inner wheel arch liner.

Thank you