Malki

I use this one from Amazon, comes with normal vacuum and Dyson attachments. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07BVS59TY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I don't have either of those, but recently purchased a Vantrue N2 Pro, which has dual cameras running at 1080p and takes a 256GB micro SD. Can also be switched to front only camera at 2.5K. Has the usual sound, parking mode, impact mode when parked, lock file in emergency stuff. Fantastic quality picture and sound. Internal facing camera has night vision, and front facing Sony lens has HDR. Camera is very discreet and a GPS module can replace the normal power mount. Excellent camera for under £150.00. Worth a look. https://www.amazon.co.uk/N2-Pro-1920x1080P-Recording-Dashboard/dp/B0742ZV9LV/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1536753403&sr=8-2&keywords=vantrue+pro

OR https://www.mister-auto.co.uk/glow-plug/skoda-fabia-6y2-1-9-tdi-rs-130hp_v17456_g243.html Just for comparison.

Might be worth typing your registration number into somewhere like www.eurocarparts.com Should give you a headsup on what you are looking for.

I agree with Offski, say for instance a customer goes in to a dealer for a standard 40,000 (major service) when its due, fixed price is £279. The dealer should always advise the customer that the DSG also REQUIRES serving at an extra £179 to maintain the warranty and whatever else is required, pointing out that if they decline the extras then said warranty may be void. As previously mentioned, the manual does not point this out. That leaves your average customer, who may not be as well informed as some members in here, in a very very grey area. Most average people depend on the dealer to keep the car serviced as per manufacturers spec and trust them to keep them right. Not always the case apparently.

I'd not go near Park's after the reviews they receive in here. I'd use Henrys North (Glasgow) mine hasn't reached 25k yet but it'll be getting done regardless. Better safe than sorry. If the car is not working then neither are we.

All I can add is the fact that if it's a 6 speed DSG then it is most definitely a requirement and not an advisory. A few of us run them as taxis and we change the oil at 25,000 miles just due to the type of driving we do, lots of stop start Etc. Local Skoda dealer does it fixed price £179.00

http://www.skoda-auto.com/services/owners-manuals

I run my Superb SEL EX with black leather seats as a Private Hire car, my mate runs the same car, an older Elegance with cream leather. It seems my black leather is higher maintenance, you see every fingerprint, every spec of dust on the black and has to be cleaned everyday with Autoglym leather cleaner, his can go 3 days without cleaning the leather, other than a vacuum. Just saying

I use the Bluecol concentrate neat in the winter..won't freeze down to -36C. mix it 30/70 in summer, 70 being water. smear free. only downside is strong smell of alcohol when you use it. I've also tried Prestone and its quite good, with less of the alcohol smell.

I didn't have an original card that came with my MKIII MY17 SEL EX, mine has the Columbus 9.2. I didn't buy the car new. I just bought a £9.95 Class 10 32GB Micro SD card with adaptor from Amazon, downloaded the maps onto my PC from the Skoda Portal, transferred them onto the card. Put the card into the DVD player, updated the maps, removed the card which can then be erased and used in a phone or tablet or whatever you like. Worked fine for me.

Promise the Mrs that you'll vacuum the house if she buys you a Dyson V6 or V8 or whatever...

Might be worth sticking your VIN number in the Skoda portal see if there are any updates. http://updateportal.skoda-auto.com/en-gb As I said earlier mine only slowed down after updating the maps last week. May before the latest update is being released. No exact date.

I've also noticed this, only occurred after I did the maps update from the Skoda site. Was much quicker before that. I think there is another maps update due in May.

I trust this valeter/detailer as I watch him jet wash his sheepskin mits after each wash on a pole specifically fitted into the ground for that purpose, and he uses the two bucket method for added protection. He also spends more on microfibre cloths and towels than I do on food! He is also trying new products daily, and keeps a black Range Rover bonnet in his workshop to practice on, which instils confidence. He is well known as the best locally and is usually queued out. If for any reason he is closed I'd never dream of going elsewhere, it can wait until next day. I'm not sure I got applicators with my AG leather kit, I must have bought the bottles individually. I just watched the official AG videos on YT, looks quite straightforward. I do quite like the Kent range of applicators with the small Velcro handle, efficient and cost effective and easily renewed. I hear you on the aches and pains Jeff, I'm still suffering from last Saturday.