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

[TuNeS]

Hi Maverick,

What products do you use?

thanks.

Check out this guide.

http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f22/...nce-34208.html

I followed this and use Dodo Super Natural Wax, Dodo Born to be Mild shampoo, dodo lime prime wax prep/light polish, dodo red mist and dodo clay bar/lube. I have also sealed my wheels and interior with nanolex. My car gets re-waxed every 5 months and looks better now than the day i bought it. You get out what you put in.

http://www.tagseq.com/wp-content/gal...s/img_9352.jpg



This all cost me about $500 and I enough product to do it many times over for well over the next 3 years. The cost that the dealers charge you is a rip off. It will only last a year and unless you get it done again, your paint will end up dull after a few years and is prone to chips....etc. Stay away from the gutters and your wheels will be scratch free.

[Calais]

Dude,

I broke my vRS in like this.

Although I didn't cane it for the first 4000km I still drove it briskly, then I just started driving it however I like. I always make sure the engine oil and coolant is up to temp before a get into it though. (the climate control diagnostics are good to check this out)

Hasn't proven to be any worse for wear, and it's quick too. Pulled a 15.3 1/4 Mile @ 160km/h with a full tank of juice, about 50kg of work equipment, my golf clubs and the air con on and 90kg of me driving.

Personally I don't buy into the after sales accessories that the dealer offers.

Paint Protection from a dealer isn't necessary, any good detailer can cover your needs in that area a darn sight cheaper than a dealer ever could, if you still want paint and trim protection.

And Window Tint, never, ever costs $700 for a car like an Octavia, I mean your not tinting a Stretch Limo or a Coach, so why pay prices like that? Call any tinting place, and they will quote around half of what the dealer is charging you. And they will give you whatever tint you like, and the reputable places offer warranties, three years or lifetime.... something like that.

Best of luck with the new ride.