Hi all
I finally decided to sign up, used your forum via google and other sites for about a year now and had my Skoda Fabia about 2 and a half years, prior to this I owned 2 Passats, but as I no longer needed such a big car I decided to try out a Skoda.
I have found it to be just as good as the Passats, the only thing I would say it that the quality of finish on some interior body parts are not as good, but this it minor when you consider it to be a few thousand cheaper than a similar VW.
I used to work in the parts trade for an idependent VW/Audi specialist back in the 80s for several years and I still have some of my old contacts from those early days, which come in handy, but I am hoping that I will make some new friends and contacts here.
I can remember when VAG acquired Skoda, they have come a very long way and the old jokes from the time have long been forgotten, well almost...
Since then I have worked in the computer trade for over 25 years and I now also teach karate, which I have been doing for over 7 years.
I presently need to replace my passenger side window regulator, which went on me yesterday, with the window stuck open.
I am also looking at replacing the wishbone bushes soon for the Seat Cupra ones, which I have already purchased.
The guides here are great, much better than a Haynes manual, and if I get stuck I feel sure somebody here will help, or at least try to.
I look forward to contributing where and when I can, I am no mechanic, but working in the parts trade at least gave me a good understanding of all the parts.
Regards
The Oracle
UPDATE 21:10 26/05/2012
My passenger side window regulatoris now fixed, replcement full regulator cost me about £40 and used one of my old contacts and found a mechanic that replaced it for me for £30, it took him just over an hour and half. £70 all in, he could have got me the part for about £25, but that would have been Tuesday next week, then him fitting it next weekend, so £15 not really an issue. Anyway I am happy and he is going to let me know how much he can do the wishbone bushes for, but he needs access to ramps for this.