Laraine

Well to say I am marginally ecstatic is an understatement. Collected the little 40a strip fuse from the Skoda dealer, drove round to the garage who popped out the old fuse in two halves, fitted the new one for me, I drove the car literally about 50 yards and hey presto out went the lights!! The mechanic and garage owner, despite all their previous scepticisms, were really surprised and said I had taught them something new today. But I can't take any credit whatsoever (apart from reading through all previous comments her and managing to actually find where the fuse was located on my own!). What a fabulous site this is :) Tracking is being sorted next week...thanks sooooooooo much everyone x

I'm by absolutely no means familiar with vehicle terminology or technology over and above the basics (and yes I do know how to put petrol in, check oil and water etc), but my ABS light came on about 4 weeks ago. As the car was due an MOT this month I mentioned it to them when I dropped the car off. I was told it was probably a sensor and that they would check it out. On collecting my car I was told they had run the diagnostics and an ABS pump was required and that someone would call me later to let me know the cost and when they could do the work. Thinking I would pre-empt any inflation busting quotes I had a look online to see roughly the cost of this pump. I have browsed through this website previously and came back on after noticing there were a sizeable number of comments on this subject and nearly fainted when I saw how much this work could potentially cost me. However, on having a good old read through I thought this 40a strip fuse has got to be worth getting my hands dirty for, so got under the bonnet and got the battery top off (which I didn't know existed) and lo and behold there was the cracked 6th fuse, can't tell you how pleased I was with myself. I have been to the Skoda dealership who didn't stock this fuse (and what's more didn't know what it was) but they've ordered one for me for the princely sum of £2.99 + VAT. I have spoken to the garage just around the corner who wanted me to book my car in for the work and believe I saw a roll of the eyes that I had got this information from the internet and it was basically poo poo'd as unlikely to be the cause. They have offered to fit this little fuse free of charge on my behalf when I pick it up on Saturday morning and re-run the diagnostics check and said they will clear the code if it proves not to be the pump. Should I let them do it....does this code need clearing??? I also mentioned to them that since having two new front tyres for the MOT there is now a slight pull to the left when driving. Apparently balancing is...but tracking isn't...part of the process, and they said they can do the tracking for me. Is this something else to dip into the bottomless pit for, even though it wasn't happening beforehand? How much should tracking cost? I have everything crossed that this fuse when it arrives is going to put paid to the eye rolling and my little car's dash is warning light free. I very much want to thank all those who have raised this subject and those who have given invaluable advice on it...I could have been (and still praying will not be) in for a very expensive and unnecessary repair. I'll post the results after the fuse is fitted!

Inheriting a Yeti eh...now that's gotta be something to brag about Have to say I have found reading the forums has thrown up some interesting stuff x

Hi everyone...used this site a couple of times since inheriting my dad's beloved little Fabia after sadly losing him 4 years ago. It's been so helpful, especially recently with an issue that popped up at the MOT, so am very happy to get on board and join in! x