Skoda Octavia II Driver's Door Grab Handle Lock Cylinder Cover Flamenco Red F3W

Skoda Octavia II Driver's Door Grab Handle Lock Cylinder Cover Flamenco Red is an original body part from the Doors and door panels group, designed for installation on the left side of the vehicle. Finished in an attractive Flamenco Red Metallic color, it allows for an aesthetic and technically correct replacement of a damaged handle cover without interfering with the door structure.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 3B0837879-FRED
• Mark: Skoda
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 3B0837879
• Substitutable numbers: 3B0837879, 3B0 837 879
• Color: Flamenco Red Metallic - F3W
• Category: Doors & Door Skins

Purpose and function of the component

The left-side door handle cover in the Skoda Octavia II is responsible for shielding the handle mechanism and leveling the door panel surface. A properly selected component ensures:

• a consistent appearance of the side bodywork,
• protection of the handle mechanism against external factors,
• proper fitment with the door line and moldings. As a part from the Doors and door panels group, the cover works with the factory mounting points and door geometry, which facilitates installation and reduces the need for additional modifications.

Flamenco Red Metallic color – visual matching

The finish in the Flamenco Red Metallic – F3W shade allows for maintaining paint consistency across the entire door surface. This is particularly important for spot repairs, where the following matters:

• minimizing color differences between elements,
• limiting the scope of painting to the absolute minimum,
• maintaining the factory character of the bodywork. Thanks to the color compatibility with the vehicle's paint code, the component can be precisely matched to the existing finish, which improves the final visual effect after the repair.

Installation characteristics

The door handle cover has been designed as a component matched to the factory construction of the Skoda Octavia II. This means that it:

• uses the original mounting points in the door,
• maintains the correct edge geometry relative to the handle and the panel,
• does not require additional shape adjustments after proper installation. This type of solution is particularly beneficial for body and paint repairs, where dimensional repeatability and stable seating of the component in the door structure are essential.

Condition and benefits of choosing a used part

The offered cover is a used component, which allows for an economical repair while maintaining the manufacturer's original specifications. Choosing such a part means:

• lower cost compared to a new component,
• preservation of the component's factory origin,
• possibility of quick replacement of a damaged cover without long waiting times. With proper selection in terms of model and color, this is a practical solution for both workshops and individual users who want to restore the aesthetics of the door after minor damage.

Expanding the door zone repair

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the door zone in your Skoda and need other elements from the same group, such as panels, reinforcements, or additional components, check out the available parts in the Skoda Doors and door panels category.

More about the advantages of used OEM parts

If you want to better understand how the availability of used OEM components affects vehicle downtime in the service center and the total cost of repair, it is worth reading the article: Availability of car parts off-the-shelf vs. repair time – how do used OEM parts shorten the stay in the workshop?.