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As above but don't expect TSI performance. My neighbour has this engine in her Fabia and it suits her needs well.

I stand corrected! I had forgotten the VRS and the above advice is good.

I don't think the 1.4TSI was used in the Fabia. I had the 1.2 TSI (4 cylinder) in a Roomster and now the 1.0TSI (3 cylinder) in a Fabia estate, both had the lower bhp and both pretty good for my purposes with the 1.0 being especially frugal unless thrashed!

Well, my 2013 Roomster and then a 2017 Fabia estate both suffered the passenger side demist situation BUT I'm pleased to report my 2021 Nov. 71 registered Fabia estate actually clears the DRIVER's side first! So, simply clever eventually!

All now sorted thanks to help from others on another topic thread.

Thanks again. Those last two links you put up at the end of your post nta16 both work absolutely fine when entering my VIN. That was a first! I have successfully downloaded all the logos to a USB and even managed to get them on the radio - my IT skills are improving in leaps and bounds😀. The foam in the SD slot is, I sure, just a dust/debris exclusion feature by the way. Both my previous Skodas, a Roomster then a Fabia estate, were bought as ex demo models so the radio set up was already OK. On this recent acquisition I had initially gone for another ex demo but was offered a new one for the same price! Presumably that boosts the dealership new vehicle sales! All sorted now anyway.

Many thanks all. It is of course a Swing radio and, yes, as I did mention in an earlier post, the SD slot is protected with a foam insert and does accept a card. Also I do now get the 'now playing' information following your advice johnh510 on the DAB stations. Incidentally I seem to recall on FM there was/is a system of information display called RDS? This might be what you get on your display. Anyway, that's cleared up my original question and I will have to live without the 12V connection in the boot and the keyed door barrel on the 'wrong' side😄 Much appreciated.

I have a new 71plate Fabia SE estate and firstly cannot determine which radio type is fitted. It has 6 buttons and a SD slot in the front. Secondly, There is no radio track information when on DAB despite ticking the radio text in settings. Entering the VIN into any number of online guides brings up a complete blank. There are also no station logos and, while I'm not too bothered with this, do I have to in fact load some, downloaded from where?, in order to get station information displayed? Any advice would be appreciated to save the faffing about back at the dealership!

I'm sure this not an Amundsen as there is no Sat Nav. Inputting my VIN seems to confirm this! Of the two links you kindly supplied earlier the first stated something along the lines of no configuration data available and the second link was entirely in German! My first (and only) language is English - well actually Broad Norfolk as born and bred!. The VIN is also not accepted using the link in the drivers Handbook which is where one is directed for infotainment help. It could be that I have to get the station logos by download somewhere and input them via SD card but I find it a rather strange requirement

I've just been out to the car in the cold and dark! The SD slot does exist beyond the foam which I guess is there to prevent dust etc. I tried a card but on it were large file photos so no use really. I'm not bothered about station logos really, I just would like to get the'currently playing' info that all DAB radios seem to show. And nta16, I did state in my initial post that my previous Fabia was 67 plate but that this was a new vehicle. I should of course been more specific and must amend my profile as well. Oh dear, I never had these problems with cassette players😀

Well, had a quick look again today and firstly it has 6 buttons. My previous Fabia had 8. This Fabia is a 71 plate SE whereas the older one was a 67 plate SE. The menus do not seem to match those given by nta16 either. Radio text is ticked but advanced settings and station logos asks for input from either SD or USB. The front centre of the radio has what looks like an opening for SD but is in fact merely a 'dummy'! No SD slot in the glove compartment either unlike my previous model. An identical model vehicle currently on sale at the dealership supposedly has a Bolero. I guess I could ask the dealership but it's quite a faff. I appreciate the replies and perhaps I could manage to post a photo or two in the infotainment section.

Thanks for that as well. Good info. regarding the key fobs there. As for the radio little information can be gleaned from the manual and even the 'online' information seems no good either. But yes, when I can get something about the particular radio present then I will try a post in the relevant section. Thanks again.

Thanks for that. Given my ineptitude and age I think I will trust to luck and put up with it! Like you I have not had any failures (touch wood) yet with the battery/key fob and perhaps try to remember to park a couple of inches or so more away from the wall. Off topic I know but any ideas re. the DAB radio info. by the way?

Back to the door barrel unlocking. My 2013 Roomster then my 67 reg. Fabia SE estate had the slotted access on the driver's side (RHS). My new Fabia SE estate has it on the left! Could well be a problem as I have to park close to a tall wall. Cost cutting as pointed out and despite the same SE designation this car has no 12V socket in the boot area and also seems to have a different radio which although DAB, does not receive any text on DAB despite enabling radio text in the settings! Every DAB radio I've possessed seems to be able to get this so why not this one? Simply not so clever really!

Hi. I bought my 67 plate Fabia estate 1.0TSI as an ex. demo at 6 months old. It was already set to annual servicing and today I have just collected it after it's second service. I only do low miles but aim to keep this for a good few years and will not change it to variable service intervals. My last car, a Roomster was set to variable and I left it at that. It had two services (approx. 25K and 4½ years after which I traded it in. You can change between intervals but when on variable the display will normally indicate sometime before the full 2 years/20K depending on your individual driving habits.