MozzyMarr

I have a 2017 67 plate Fabia 1.0 MPI 75SE which has done around 16,500 city miles. The last few days the clutch pedal has started squeaking almost like a rubber duck. I think it is from the pedal mechanism itself as it does when the engine is on or off. It seems to be worse as the engine is warm, but this is probably because I tend to have the heater on a high setting when it is cold so the temperature of the cabin is a lot higher when the engine is warm. Would some lubricant help with this issue? If so what type and where should I put it? I am a bit concerned as I had this issue with my old Panda once, and the dealer changed the pedal box under warranty. Thanks for any help

Thanks for that, I do check the oil temperature every so often and it is usually around 85-90c, the water temperature gauge is usually in the middle for most of my driving and it is very rare I make a journey where it doesn't reach that level. I obviously don't get the oil temperature as often as it is not in my face like the water temperature gauge :). I have already replaced the wipers, with some Bosch ones which have so far lasted a lot longer than the OEMs. I know first hand about batteries and modern electronics, my previous car (a 2010 Panda) developed a lot of strange ECU issues (and loss of power steering) and wasn't happy with the battery voltages before a cold start. I replaced the battery and the ECU issues never returned :). The gear box is a 5 speed manual, so possibly an oil change on that might be worth while? At the very least I think I get the oil/filter changed, new air filter, new plugs, cabin filter (will do myself) and brake fluid change/brake bleeding. The pads and discs are still fine but will probably change the pads next year at around 18-20k.

Thanks, I will without a doubt get the oil changed, it was just stuff like plugs I wasn't sure of. Most my journeys are to work so although it is start start that journey takes between 35 and 50 minutes so 95% of my journeys the engine always gets up to temperature despite the low mileage.

I've owned my Fabia my 67 plate 1.0 MPI SE since new and recently paid off the finance as it the current market conditions are not right to buy a new car and I am perfectly happy with the car I already have. I by paying off the finance I bought the car for well below current market value too :). I have only done just over 16,000 miles although my mileage has increased over the past year. My mileage is mostly stop start Manchester traffic although I turn off stop start in heavy traffic in order to help preserve the life of the battery and starter motor. The past three years I've had the basic service done by Skoda, and had the rear drums cleaned out and handbrake cable very slightly adjusted by my local indy. Other than that car has only had two new tyres due to a puncture and I replaced all wiper blades a couple of years ago (the car lives under trees). I am thinking I am better of going to a specialist for my fourth service. I was thinking I will get the oil change done, air filter and brake fluid changed. Do the spark plugs also need changing? I was told my car has long life plugs that last a long time but not sure if that is true. The coolant is also long life so I am assuming I don't need to worry about that yet? After doing a lot of research on the cambelt I am not getting that done yet but I might if I still own the car in a couple of years time. The aux belts all look brand new so I can't imagine the cambelt being any where near due to a replacement yet. I think I do change the pollen filter myself as I always like something to do. So does my plan sound reasonable? Is there anything else should get checked at four years old? I am thinking a battery test might be useful but so far I've had any symptoms of the battery not being in fine health.

It really looks no difference inside to my October 17 build Fabia SE. It is just a very subtle facelift really.

I think the Fabia's price is a bit high compared to the MK2 and that must have hurt sales a bit. It is no longer a lot cheaper than a Polo or Fiesta etc. What a lot of people don't often research is that the price of the Fabia is still very cheap when you consider the much better finance packages Skoda offer.

I had to buy a port of exit car for this reason, even then I had to wait 3.5 weeks despite the fact the car was already built. I was also told in November that the wait for a factory build Fabia would be April.

I was told once the car was built it was too late :( I even emailed the dealer about the warranty before it was registered and they didn't even get back to me :( I believe Skoda do an aftermarket warranty though? Won't be as good as the factory one but might be better than a Bristol Street one which will probably just be a re branded package from a company like Warranty Direct.

If this was my car I would be rejecting it. I would give them one last chance to fix and make it very clear you are very unhappy.

I use it but it is a faff for short journeys as it can take a minute or so to get it to work. In general I just prefer the simple Bluetooth system but I do use it when I a sat nav is handy. I just find it doesn't always recognise it straight away which can mean a delay to the journey.

My issue is the car is good otherwise (so far) and I can't legally reject the car on the basis of a rattle. I have no choice really but to let the dealers do what they have to do and then complain if it is still not right. The sound is basically like a coin moving backwards and forwards. It only happens when I brake and when I set off again (opposite motion). I think the movement must be front to back vice versa rather than left to right. It sounds like it is becoming from either the center console or behind the steering wheel. Also with Christmas being in the way I can't moan too much about having to wait over four weeks (or could I moan about that to SKoda?)

An update on this, I went for a drive with a technician, it didn't do it but he said he will put it on the ramp anyway. He managed to replicate the noise and thinks it is coming from behind the steering wheel. He thinks it is a snapped clip or something rolling around. I have it booked in for the new year and they have warned me it might be a dashboard out job :( All under warranty but not really happy considering how new the car is to be without it for a week.

I should add it doesn't happen over bumps, it is not a trim rattle, it is a something move around rattle.

Picked up my brand new Fabia III SE 1.0 75 last week. I have noticed over the last couple of days sometimes there is annoying rattle like a loose pen. It happens occasionally if I brake, accelerate or turn a corner a little sharply than normal e.g when ever the car is subjected to a slight G force. I played about with all the buttons and everything seems to be working, in doing so I adjusted the heater flap settings putting back into my favourite position. The noise seems to have disappeared since doing this but as it is slightly intermittent I can't be certain until I drive it again tomorrow. I am worried it could be a problem with the heater box as moving the position of the flaps seems to have helped the noise. Anybody else got any ideas? I have made the sure the car is completely empty and there is nothing in the glove box. I am worried although under the warranty my 130 mile car may also need a big job doing to it :(

It is case you have a child seat in the front, the airbag can crush an infant.