Warrior193

Especially like the Heron sculpture and DLI memorial.

Hi Tickers, I believe that some branches of Timsons can supply and code VAG keys much cheaper than dealers.

A small detail I think I can see in the first picture - in the left-hand corner, just under the outer edge of the reflector - is there a break in the substrate moulding?

Damn those hammer-gun monkeys.

How many miles have you done since filling up?

You can tell when a car salesman is lying - their lips move. PS. the battery life can be extremely variable, depending on quality/make.

Hi Drew, welcome to the forum. Are you saying that the gauge doesn't move at all - even when the tank is nearly empty? I can't speak for the digital dash, but my analogue gauge needle stays locked on full for about 55-60 miles after brim-filling the tank, then starts to read contents as expected.

Hi Flyfisher, welcome to the forum. That's the maxidot screen - you can change the display with the right-hand scroll wheel on the steering wheel. Mine is usually set to show oil temperature.

When we bought my wife's Fabia from a Skoda dealer last year, they failed to spot that it had a 6-speed box in it! - meaning we got the110PS version.

Where did you hang your hat before moving to Portugal?

Posted 'Sad' emoticon because there's no 'screaming, homicidal' one.

Hi Jiggz, welcome to the forum. I assume you have the estate version of the Fabia?

If you still are unsure, post a picture showing the rear axle, preferably from in front of rear wheels.

Hi Jamie, take a look under the car at the rear axle, if it's a plain, beam axle with no centre differential housing (round-ish lump in middle of axle), and no driveshaft coming from the front, it's 2 wheel drive.

I thought the battery SOC function was deleted sometime before MY16 - my 65 plate Octavia does not have it.

Hi welcome to the forum, my money's on a sticking thermostat, I understand that these have a sliding sleeve to allow quick warm-up - not an uncommon fault for these to stick closed.

Front radar sensor?

One problem with using cruise and trying to get maximum economy is it will always try to maintain commanded speed - which in rolling country means it will back-off on downslopes, then throttle-up as soon as it senses a speed drop on the upslope. Depending on the gradient, ACC might even start braking on the downslope. Using 'smart' right foot and Mk.1 eyeball, you would allow the speed to creep up (within reason) on the downslopes - then allow the speed to bleed off a little on the upslopes.

When I was building my Cooper S rally car, I had to decide between twin SUs or Weber DCOE - I went with a Reece Fish carb - absolute breeze to set up.

Good morning Dave, welcome to the forum. 1. Yes, Mk.3 is Canbus. 2. Yes, almost certainly given comments seen from other members switching to LEDs. From your last sentence, did you use your previous trailer with current car?

My wife had a similar issue with her Fabia - the symbol was displayed above the plan-view image (car silhouette) in the matrix display.

2006, way too long! The Fabia is the wifes wheels, it has the 110PS engine. Not as smooth as the Octavia but goes very well. We got it from a Skoda dealer in Eastbourne - who thought it was only a 90PS! Pretty odd as the 6-speed box should have given it away. Result!

Hi John, welcome to the forum. Was a symbol displayed at the same time? - Possibly a warning that front assist is unavailable (radar sensor masked by debris, etc)

Hi Belinda, the 90PS would be ok - but keep an eye out for one with the 1.0 TSI 110PS engine.

Hi, yes - have been away from home for far too long. Wellington boy, but moved to Taradale in 1980 because of the horrible winters. OE trip in 1984 - still here!