New Octavia almost here... I have some questions...

[schneller]

OK Guys - thanks for all the advice. Will take all this into consideration.

Any idea on what to treat the car with when i pick it up?

The dealer is trying to convince me to get a few extra options:

1 - Tinting, I will probably get this because it is on our Golf and we like tinted cars. But undecided between Street Legal or UVShield - any idea??? about $600-$700

2 - X-Pack basically a vehicle protection pack - paint / leather / carpet and vinyl. The brochure has to many buzz words for my liking... "Self Cleaning Titanium Dioxide" about $1100 - is this worth it???

3 - Smart Advantage - a cosmetic repair insurance costs $600-$700 basically for 3yrs if we scratch, minor dint the paint work or scuff the wheels it will cost $55 to repair. Again dont know if it is worth it...

any tips would be greatly appreciated?

Anyone chosen the Street Legal tint over the UV Shield one?

thanks again.

[K1W1]

2 - X-Pack basically a vehicle protection pack - paint / leather / carpet and vinyl. The brochure has to many buzz words for my liking... "Self Cleaning Titanium Dioxide" about $1100 - is this worth it???

Is it worth it?
For the dealer, yes. There is a massive profit margin in the aftersales profits.
For you, depends how you treat your cars. I've never had the stuff and never needed it. For $1100 you can get one full professaional detail of your car a year for the next four years and still have change if you want.

As far as the cosmetic repair is concerned I'm finding that Skoda paint in micro millimetres thin and chips easily and any car with the sort of low profile tyres that a VRS has will end up with a scraped left front rim at some stage front hitting a curb while parking.

[schneller]

K1W1 when you got your car did you treat it with any wax? or will you wait 6 months then get it detailed? or then likely do it yourself... if so what product will you use?

thanks.

[K1W1]

I use whatever comes out of the car wash nozzle. The last car I put any effort into pampering was my HQ Holden in 1977.

I was cars and I vacuum them. From time to time I clean the windows and give the dash a wipe over and that's about it.

[Maverick]

I use whatever comes out of the car wash nozzle. The last car I put any effort into pampering was my HQ Holden in 1977.

I was cars and I vacuum them. From time to time I clean the windows and give the dash a wipe over and that's about it.

As far as the cosmetic repair is concerned I'm finding that Skoda paint in micro millimetres thin and chips easily and any car with the sort of low profile tyres that a VRS has will end up with a scraped left front rim at some stage front hitting a curb while parking.

You paint wouldn't chip easily if you looked after it!

You need to protect the clear coat on the car with a sacrificial layer and a sealant is idea, only has to be applied a few times a year with some regular washing with a product that doesn't strip the sealant off.

As for the rims, that's entirely your choice to scrape it or not.

[Transporter]

K1W1 when you got your car did you treat it with any wax? or will you wait 6 months then get it detailed? or then likely do it yourself... if so what product will you use?

thanks.

I always find a lot of good ideas and good advice in this section Bodywork/Trim & Detailing otherwise Maverick is dead right about protecting the clear coat, do nothing and you will end up with a dull paint after several years.

[schneller]

Hi Maverick,

What products do you use?

thanks.

[brad]

Any idea on what to treat the car with when i pick it up?

1 - Tinting, I will probably get this because it is on our Golf and we like tinted cars. But undecided between Street Legal or UVShield - any idea??? about $600-$700

2 - X-Pack basically a vehicle protection pack - paint / leather / carpet and vinyl. The brochure has to many buzz words for my liking... "Self Cleaning Titanium Dioxide" about $1100 - is this worth it???

3 - Smart Advantage - a cosmetic repair insurance costs $600-$700 basically for 3yrs if we scratch, minor dint the paint work or scuff the wheels it will cost $55 to repair. Again dont know if it is worth it...

.

Get in touch with either CarCareProducts.com.au or waxit.com.au (waxit is up your way) they will have a sealant for your paint plus products for carpet/upholstery, etc. Something like Wolfgang sealant would be pretty good

Tint should be about $300-$400 for whatever you want.

The other stuff..... read the PDS but I don't think it worth it. save your money & buy the extended factory warranty when your car hits 34months old

[woofy]

Hmm I didn't think there was an extended factory warranty, moreso an aftermarket one offered by Skoda?

[bobski]

Tint should be about $300-$400 for whatever you want.

The other stuff..... read the PDS but I don't think it worth it. save your money & buy the extended factory warranty when your car hits 34months old

Maybe if you are interested, call the dealer and ask for the pds before you pickup so you can have a good read without the sales spin.

I'd also call some local tint places for a price, get the dealer to match it. Chances are it's the same company :p. More convenien to have it done by the dealer but not worth double the price.

I'm waiting on my Octavia and am debating an invisible car bra... But a good wax every 3 or 4 months had all my new cars in very good nick when we parted.