Can someone please tell me where to look for the paint code if I don't have the service book on a Mk3 Octavia estate. TIA.

Not sure if they still do it but check under the boot carpet next to where the spare wheel, if you have one, would be - there may well be a large sticker showing the vehicles options for the factory build which should include the paint code. It's usually a number and a letter e.g. 7Q7Q

Thanks Lee. Can anyone confirm for certain? I need to tell my wife where to look for it - better if I know for certain where to tell her rather than might be here or there lol!

Apparently it depends on when your car was built..

https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/459109-options-list-sticker-location/

@Breezy_Pete may be able to help you via pm if you ask really nicely though 😉

Thanks mac11irl - mine is 2015 so has the sticker in the boot thankfully.

Mine is a 2015 and it does have the sticker in the boot.