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Oil was changed two months ago I did put in afterwards some Halfords oil supplement which brought up the oil level on the dipstick at bit Lodestone

Is it OK to run the car re this oil pressure aspect - as I have to wait until my local garage has a free booking ? Lodestone

Wino Thanks (You have helped me in the past) The engine does not appear noisy It is the 8 valve 1.4 MPI engine I'll check tomorrow (its dark now) to see if there is a leak - but no evidence as such on the driveway

The oil warning light and associated buzzer is showing on my Fabia 1.4 Comfort It comes on after the engine warms up However, the engine oil is "full" - and perhaps slightly overfilled The car has done just 20K miles but is "old" with a Y Registration I had a recent problem with the coolant light coming on, but this was because the radiator plastic bottle needed topping up , and since topping up that indicator has not since re-appeared - but the oil light has followed a day later - any connection ? Any advice appreciated Lodestone

Upon starting the engine the coolant warning buzzer sounds for a while When car running the dashboard indicator (showing a thermometer) stays on for a while - and then turns off It appears to be an intermittent fault I've checked the radiator water levels and that's Ok, the temp gauge in the car shows top dead centre I,v tried to check the radiator fan fuse , but infuriating the handbook does not show the fuse number The fan was not working when I checked it when the engine was hot ? The car has done 20k miles from new - but the car is "old" on a Y reg Any advice appreciated Regards Lodestone

Thank you for this useful information . and thank you to all those who responded to queries re PAS and Aircon - PAS now resolved , and saving up for the Aircon repair Lodestone

Upon returning to a car park in town centre, I noticed that there was a quarter inch "gap" where the plastic bumper joins the front RH side metal wing I think this occured when another car backed into it Conflicting views from car repair body shops , one says that the entire bumper has to be removed to get at the fixings, and another says that the headlamp assembly , front wheel and the plastic "innards" under the wing needs to be removed to gain access I have noticed that if the bumper is lifted up from underneath the gap closes to the same dimensions as to the wing on the other side - but it springs back again when released Any advice as which of the above car body repairers is correct - or are there other methods ? Lodestone

Typo error re Skoda in heading - spotted after I pressed send - dammit ! Lodestone

The green emblem on the front radiator grille has become tarnished, and I propose to replace with with a new one Advice appreciated as to how to get the old one out (the fixing screws or studs appear rusted in) and to fit the replacement one ? Lodestone

I have been advised to use a hair dryer - any merit re this ? Lodestone

It's a Skoda Honest on the hatchback window - the joke has long gone stale It seems to be individual letters affixed very firmly on to the glass How do I remove it without damaging the heated rear screen electrodes ? Lodestone

The battery is at the front RH side of the engine bay There is a tray on top with electrical cables Thee appears to be a cylinder underneath it with a opening nut on top Is this the right one If requires topping up - what fluid should be used ? Lodestone

Recently acquired 2002 Fabia Comfort with just 19k miles The plastic type covers on the head light assembly are "foggy" and T-Cut has made little difference Any suggestions re creams or polishes that may make the headlights more clearer welcomed Maybe however that it could be on the inside ? Re the echo effect, I have noticed this on other makes of older cars whereby the acrylic or plastic head lamp covers are in the same condition as mine - and some even worse Lodestone

Thanks The battery is a new Halfords , and I have just fitted 4 new Continental Tyres 185/60R 14 CO5 82H The previous tyres (same size) were Chinese imports which I promptly took off due stopping/safety reasons I have not checked the headlights scenario - but will do so Lodestone

Recently acquired Fabia Comfort 2001 plate with just 19k miles on the clock, appears to exhibit heavy steering (as if there were no power steering) at very slow speeds and is particularly noticable when parking or manourvering the car At normal motoring speeds the power steering seems OK Any indications as to the cause and remedies would be appreciated PS: I am very impressed with the build quality of the Fabia - but in view of the above I do hope that I have not bought a "pup" ! Lodestone