Bouicca21

Thanks everyone. I think I have misled you somewhat with sloppy wording. When I said it only films straight ahead, I meant it had a very narrow field of vision - it can see what is straight ahead of my bonnet, rahter than what's happening at either side. It really is very old and cr@p.

Having been cut up by an idiot, i thought a dashcam might be a good idea. I was given an ancient one but (a) it only films straight ahead and (b) the mount is quite clunky and too big to sit out of the way behind the rear view mirror. I also have a Garmin Santa’s so don’t want to clutter the windscreen too much. any recommendations for something not too expensive that won’t take up too much room?

Ta everyone. You are confirming my suspicions about the desire for a commission ... I shall be looking for a friendly local mechanic instead of the main dealer.

Have a 2010 1.2 Fabia automatic which I think means it is a mark 2. A 2ndhand salesman tells me it's likely to get expensive to maintain especially if it has a cam belt rather than a chain. A cam belt is due to be changed relatively soon and I should factor in the cost when making a decision about turning the car over. i am assuming he's trying to frighten me (I have 'woman who knows nothing about engines' on a virtual signboard). Am I right? Or should I take this seriously. How do I even know whether there is a cam belt or a chain?

Newbie here - thinking of buying a used Fabia II, and fancying an automatic. Friend of a friend who is a mechanic says vw/skoda are very reliable. However I'm confused about the DSG problem that figures on this thread and elsewhere. I know nothing about cars and can't afford to buy a lemon, so for safety's sake plan to buy from a Skoda dealer. Can I assume that whatever is needed to be done to the gearbox will have been done? If I ask about the issue can I believe the salesman? Have seen 2010, 2012 and 2013 models that are sort of in my price bracket.