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Hello Mates, The clutch of my Fabia TDI 2008, is quite hard now and my mechanic said, the clutch is soon going to die.. and I would need a clutch kit replacement.. I just searched around and found a source where two different clutch kits are available, one is Valeo and other is Sachs.. I have read good things about both online, so I am a bit confused.. I know there are lot of experts here, so please help me out Which one is better Valeo or Sachs? I am getting Valeo kit for approx 100 GBP and Sachs kit for approx 150GBP also, my mechanic said, its okay to run the car even if the clutch is hard.. so how to know when is the proper time to change the clutch kit? thanks in advance..

Mods, please point out to me, If I am not allowed to add the link of their site in my above post.. or please edit it for me, if its against the rules.. Thanks

Good news to my Fellas in India.. I just found a guy who gave me a new Remote for 2k INR only (approx 22 GBP) and did the adaptation process of the key for 500 INR ( approx 5 GBP) .. These guys are great and could do anything with the keys.. B) They just took 20-25 mins to do the whole process.. Wish I had found them before and could saved 60 GBP I spent on the key I ordered from Skoda already.. :evil: Here is the website to reach out to these guys.. (flipkeys.in)

Yup, called the guy and going to visit them on Monday to get the new key adapted..

Ha, If its not an easy task that I could do myself .. then yeah I will take my car to Skoda in 2-3 days to get it done.. Thanks for reply all the time mate!!

Finally got the new car key today.. and successfully got the keys from the dash.. whew!! B) I paid 5930 INR (60 GBP) for the blade only.. Remote is still on its way... And the key blade unlock and lock the car.. but it do not crank the car yet, Skoda representative said I need to take the car back to them so that they can code the blade and then I could use the blade to crank it in future.. Now, I think lot of people know how to code a new blade If I have a original key of the car with me.. Kindly help me here please.. Skoda would charge me 1200 INR + Service tax (12 GBP + Tax) for codding the key..

Yeah, get it checked somewhere outside .. And second thing, you would feel it when you are driving if something is wrong or not.. And Like most of the experts says, if its a minor leakage.. then its completly okay.. So, what you can do yourself is.. clean it up well.. and then monitor it everyday to see, if the leakage continues or not? .. if it does.. then I think its time to get a new one.. The best way is to analyze it yourself mate..

Hahaha, yeah, its gonna save lot of fuel and cost :p :p Good thing is no important document was inside , saved me lot of anger and frustration lol..

Just ordered a key using the Chasis number.. and they Skoda representative said, its gonna take 15-20 days.. well thats a long time to wait for the key.. but have to do it anyway.. Guys, always keep the key in your hand , to avoid such situations full of frustrations.. haha :devil: will let you know the exact price and time, once I get the key..

Yeah, The representative at Skoda Service center in my town said, its gonna take 15-20 days, as keys are not manufactured in India and they import from Germany or Czech.. And yeah the price is pretty same here.. they qouted me the price approx - $200(USD) + Tax - which is around 120GBP + Tax

Yeah, The representative at Skoda Service center in my town said, its gonna take 15-20 days, as keys are not manufactured in India and they import from Germany or Czech.. And yeah the price is pretty same here.. they qouted me the price approx - $200(USD) + Tax - which is around 120GBP + Tax

Haha, thats a good suggestion.. but cant find anyone with such skills.. just stupid guys who will end up messing with other things of the car... I think I should order the new key, I am gonna need it in future anyway to avoid same situations.. Have to wait for 2-3 weeks to get the key... Thanks

I am going to believe, I have no other option and need to order a replacement key. Talked to all of the locksmiths I know in my area but they said they cant help me ...

I just talked to Skoda Service station and they said, they have only 2 solutions for me 1) To break read window car which is around $30+ labour + tax and then I can retrieve my keys lying on the dash.. 2) To order a new car key using the chasis number, it would cost around $225 and it would take 20 days approx to get a new car key.. Please anyone could help me to retrieve my car key..?

Sorry for the typos.. I am on phone and it auto corrected few words ...

Could you please pm me, how they did it ... I am the same problem .. and the skids guys are suggesting me to break the glass as only option ... I am so stupid that I put the keys on the dash and left the key inside ... Would really appreciate your help.. Thanks

I did write India, in the edit part, I just corrected the title.. I mistyped it 25$ instead of 25%

Yup Mate, I have mentioned in the post, that the offer is for Indian Fabia owners only..

Hey Guys, Not sure if my friends out there know this already, but I noticed this yesterday that Skoda is running an offer in India and giving out 25% flat discounts on parts for Skoda Fabia only.. I am going to get new rear shock absorbers on Monday.. Here is the official link: http://www.skoda-auto.co.in/news/Pages/skoda_serviceCamp01082014.aspx Apologize If I have posted this in the wrong section.. Cheers!!

thanks guys for the welcome!!

I am from Ambala, Haryana.. and looks like you are from here too.. ?

Hey Everyone, I am just 25 and bought a used Skoda Fabia and very happy as comparing to other cars available in the same segment.. I do not earn much, so its going to be a bit costly to my pocket, but I the feeling of driving Skoda is worth it.. I am from India and Skoda is still struglling here because of after sales service and expensive spare parts.. but I think the parts are almost similar to Toyoto India coapring the price, so its not really bad either.. As I am new to Skoda and this is going to be my first car, I joined this forum to learn about things I should know etc and so that I can drive my car the best way it meant to be.. Looking forward to connect with the expert people here.. Thanks