What about the back seat?!

JudyLoz · 19-04-2007, 23:47

We've test driven a 2 and a 3 with 1.9 Tdi engine

and taken turns to ride in the back. That low middle rear seat without a head restraint is a worry. Dealers say centre head restraints aren't wanted (people always remove them) but we've seen a 3 being pdi'd that had one and it slid down well out of the way. Feel that for the extra £5 it costs Skoda at the factory they're being a bit cheapskate and putting a fifth passenger at risk.

Discuss...!

irfant · 20-04-2007, 08:01

My poorest Roomi 1 has not

It could reduce the rear view IMO!

spinndrift · 20-04-2007, 09:02

If you really want one it's available as an extra but I'm sure you could get one thrown in.

Not really sure I'd want to spend too much time sat in the middle seat though as it is a bit snug.

gilesk · 20-04-2007, 11:26

I have one and it drops out of sight pretty much, I dont even notice it and I think it's aesthetically pleasing.

Stephen McVicar · 23-05-2007, 14:03

Rear middle seat is really just for kids. For the amount of time I'd have an adult in there it would be a waste. In my last car I took all 3 rear head rests out as they stopped the seats folding and blocked the rear view. Not such a problem in the Roomy as the seat folds much better than in the Peugeot.

irfant · 23-05-2007, 14:41

Yes, the middle seat sucks!

jaybee · 23-07-2007, 19:57

Couldn't agree more. It seems very odd to me that an essential piece of safety equipment is a factory-fitted optional extra. Real cheapskate approach. Interesting that all the pics of the interior whether in the brochure or the manual or on the internet always show the rear centre seat with a head restraint so you get the impression it's standard. I would say this is misleading. I can't change mine short of buying a whole new seat so I will have to accept that the car is a 4 seater with a fold-down picnic table.

JudyLoz · 23-07-2007, 23:43

There is hope for your back seat, Jaybee! As on an earlier thread, it transpires that the holes for a head restraint are there in the seat.
You can order a head restraint assembly from the parts dept that consists of 3 parts: frame, pad, etc. About £25?? Then you need the bits for the top of the seat (come to my rescue here, someone!).
Possible tip is to buy the assembly for an outer rear seat head restraint - as this is longer and ensures an adult has a a head restraint at the proper height. It will go down into the seat all the way. (We've tried this with the original car I mentioned at the top of this thread.) This is all what HWMBO has found out so check it out just to be sure!
Our 2 TDi 1.9 has clocked up 1100 miles now in 3 and a bit weeks and we're very pleased. Cello fits down the middle after all so we've managed that and 4 adults very nicely so far.

Babs · 24-07-2007, 09:24

just one thing... how is it an essential piece of safety equipment?

if anything its UNSAFE as it restricts the view out of the back

***ncarring*** · 24-07-2007, 11:03

You don't really need that answering, do you?

Head restraints are there to stop your neck snapping over the back of the seat if you get shunted from behind. They're not there for you to rest your head on so you're all comfy and fall asleep at the wheel

**mannyo** · 24-07-2007, 11:44

I dont have any problem with my mk2 octavia with 3 restraints at the back. Visibility is excellent, and cant fault it. I quiet liked the ones in my old C Class merc that would fold down at the press of a button on the dash.

19-04-2007, 23:47	#1
JudyLoz Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 27 Members Car: Roomster 2 1.9 Tdi Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	What about the back seat?! We've test driven a 2 and a 3 with 1.9 Tdi engine and taken turns to ride in the back. That low middle rear seat without a head restraint is a worry. Dealers say centre head restraints aren't wanted (people always remove them) but we've seen a 3 being pdi'd that had one and it slid down well out of the way. Feel that for the extra £5 it costs Skoda at the factory they're being a bit cheapskate and putting a fifth passenger at risk. Discuss...!

20-04-2007, 08:01	#2
irfant Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Istanbul ,TR Posts: 447 Members Car: 2007 Roomi 1.4 85 BHP Thanks: 111 Thanked 61 Times in 45 Posts	Re: What about the back seat?! My poorest Roomi 1 has not It could reduce the rear view IMO! __________________ *2007 Roomster 1.4 16V - after 3 years with 2004 Fabia 1.2 12V* *http://www.skodaclubturkey.com*

20-04-2007, 09:02	#3
spinndrift Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Woking/Bolton Le Sands Posts: 6,643 Members Car: Roomster Thanks: 1 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: What about the back seat?! If you really want one it's available as an extra but I'm sure you could get one thrown in. Not really sure I'd want to spend too much time sat in the middle seat though as it is a bit snug. __________________ Rev. Andy The Rallying Reverend www.miniroadrunnerrallying.co.uk Engine data aquisition is fun

20-04-2007, 11:26	#4
gilesk MadridBriskodia Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,045 Members Car: Thanks: 16 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: What about the back seat?! I have one and it drops out of sight pretty much, I dont even notice it and I think it's aesthetically pleasing. __________________ who'd have thought it eh?

23-05-2007, 14:03	#5
Stephen McVicar Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Durham Posts: 72 Members Car: Roomster2 1.4 TD! Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: What about the back seat?! Rear middle seat is really just for kids. For the amount of time I'd have an adult in there it would be a waste. In my last car I took all 3 rear head rests out as they stopped the seats folding and blocked the rear view. Not such a problem in the Roomy as the seat folds much better than in the Peugeot.

23-05-2007, 14:41	#6
irfant Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Istanbul ,TR Posts: 447 Members Car: 2007 Roomi 1.4 85 BHP Thanks: 111 Thanked 61 Times in 45 Posts	Re: What about the back seat?! Yes, the middle seat sucks! __________________ *2007 Roomster 1.4 16V - after 3 years with 2004 Fabia 1.2 12V* *http://www.skodaclubturkey.com*

23-07-2007, 19:57	#7
jaybee Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fareham Posts: 3 Members Car: roomster 3 1.9 tdi Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: What about the back seat?! Couldn't agree more. It seems very odd to me that an essential piece of safety equipment is a factory-fitted optional extra. Real cheapskate approach. Interesting that all the pics of the interior whether in the brochure or the manual or on the internet always show the rear centre seat with a head restraint so you get the impression it's standard. I would say this is misleading. I can't change mine short of buying a whole new seat so I will have to accept that the car is a 4 seater with a fold-down picnic table.

23-07-2007, 23:43	#8
JudyLoz Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 27 Members Car: Roomster 2 1.9 Tdi Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: What about the back seat?! There is hope for your back seat, Jaybee! As on an earlier thread, it transpires that the holes for a head restraint are there in the seat. You can order a head restraint assembly from the parts dept that consists of 3 parts: frame, pad, etc. About £25?? Then you need the bits for the top of the seat (come to my rescue here, someone!). Possible tip is to buy the assembly for an outer rear seat head restraint - as this is longer and ensures an adult has a a head restraint at the proper height. It will go down into the seat all the way. (We've tried this with the original car I mentioned at the top of this thread.) This is all what HWMBO has found out so check it out just to be sure! Our 2 TDi 1.9 has clocked up 1100 miles now in 3 and a bit weeks and we're very pleased. Cello fits down the middle after all so we've managed that and 4 adults very nicely so far.

24-07-2007, 09:24	#9
Babs Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newport/Preston Posts: 4,153 Members Car: Skoda Octavia vRS Thanks: 216 Thanked 139 Times in 123 Posts	Re: What about the back seat?! just one thing... how is it an essential piece of safety equipment? if anything its UNSAFE as it restricts the view out of the back __________________ - Andrew Octavia vRS For Sale / Bosch Rotary Polisher For Sale

24-07-2007, 11:03	#10
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,965 Members Car: 1983 Porsche 928S / 1972 MGB GT Thanks: 17 Thanked 96 Times in 79 Posts	Re: What about the back seat?! You don't really need that answering, do you? Head restraints are there to stop your neck snapping over the back of the seat if you get shunted from behind. They're not there for you to rest your head on so you're all comfy and fall asleep at the wheel __________________ Nick North Wiltshire RoADAR

24-07-2007, 11:44	#11
mannyo BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Stevenage Herts. Posts: 11,474 Members Car: Octavia 2.0 TDi Elegance Thanks: 58 Thanked 361 Times in 332 Posts	Re: What about the back seat?! I dont have any problem with my mk2 octavia with 3 restraints at the back. Visibility is excellent, and cant fault it. I quiet liked the ones in my old C Class merc that would fold down at the press of a button on the dash. __________________ Manny 2005 Octavia 2.0TDi Elegance combi my skoda website http://www.octaviars.co.uk Join the briskoda.net folding team click Here for more info

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