Just picked up my Octavia the other day and now ive noticed the Chrome on the little storage bin above the vents is flaking off! can you get new chrome strip for it?

has anyone else had this problem?

Just picked up my Octavia the other day and now ive noticed the Chrome on the little storage bin above the vents is flaking off! can you get new chrome strip for it?

has anyone else had this problem?

Had the same problem with inner door handle from passenger side. Dealer has changed it under warranty in 1 hour. Is your Octy under warranty? If not it's easy to change the whole part and I believe it's not expensive.

although i do have the 3 month warranty that comes standard with a used vehicle, the manufacturers warranty is now expired.

how difficult is it to swap this part?

although i do have the 3 month warranty that comes standard with a used vehicle, the manufacturers warranty is now expired.

how difficult is it to swap this part?

It's very simple. It goes off just by lifting whole part (box + door) up and towards you. To replace it, I guess you'll need whole part. Shouldn't be expensive.

Hi, I had mine replaced under warranty over a year ago and it has happened again:( so I'll be going back to get it replaced soon! I must admit it makes it look cheap which it probably is!!

Sorry to bump this post back up.

I just fitted the 05 - 07 oem leather gaiter and gearknob to my Fabia elegance becuase the original gearknob was loosing it's chrome finish all around the edges and of course, it was rubber & plastic..

got it for less than £30 on eBay (new, never fitted).. and have also won a new, never fitted, oem leather handbreak cover for £6.51! result.. small leather pack for well under £40!

well, had a look and cant seem to get the lid off without breaking anything, so i have scraped off the chrome and im going to try painting it (well its worth a try)

ill let you all know how it goes

Im another one that had it replaced under warranty, so it looks like the problem is not uncommon