When we recently bought our Octavia 3 Ambition we (my wife actually) was persuaded to add the 'Titanium' window film.
Ignoring the fact we probably paid a couple of hundred dollars too much compared to aftermarket prices, the actual application is very well done with no bubbles/scratches so no complaints there.

However, even the base Ambition model comes with a mild integrated tint in the side windows and the tint on tint effect is relatively dark.
This is not an issue during the day and come the summer will probably be very welcome (the main selling point), but it is at night that the tinted side windows are a bit of a problem for me.
I am no longer a young person and I know, from many years of winter night running, that my night vision has deteriorated over time so it is bit like wearing sun-glasses at night when I look through the side windows, to the point I have look extra carefully for side-traffic, or lower the windows when looking at house numbers for instance.

The filtering/ sun protection affects of the films are well publicised but what I cannot find out is information on the UV filtering effectiveness of the Skoda factory integrated tint and whether the additional film is actually required.
Does anyone have any information on this aspect?
The front windscreen does not have the film applied of course, and as it is laminated it already provides a level of sun protection.

A few other related points:
1) There is a more expensive clear window film (Cancer Council sponsored) that provides similar UV protection without the vision impairment that should be considered by the less youthful. I don't think the young salesperson we had could quite relate to the affects of age (I know I could not when I was young)
2) I am surprised that Skoda do not offer laminated side windows in the higher grades or even as an option, Laminated glass offers a worthwhile safety and security upgrade (as well as improved sound insulation).
3) The window film uses a very, very thin metallic application to achieve its properties and this seems to affect our garage door transmitter. When I drive past the garage to reverse in I sometimes have to open the side window for it to work. Has anyone else noticed that or is it just my imagination?