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Thanks for all the comments folks and apologies for not responding sooner: it's been a very busy day. I think it has clarified for me some of the things that happened: as three of you have suggested he did take the wheel hub out as there was quite a lot of debris and generally a shredded mess. It was at this point he started saying about the (potential) single use nature of the driveshaft/axle nut. However he also said it looked fine and was safe to drive at a lower speed for the remainder of the journey but to be safe I should get it looked at and checked when I got home. Having done some research based on the responses you gave I came to this which I think is a good overview and helps me understand the situation even more comprehensively: Can You Reuse Axle Nuts, Or Are They Single Use Only? - Car, Truck And Vehicle How To Guides - Vehicle Freak So in essence it is not missing but needs checking to see if it needs replacing and I will get this sorted. Breezy Pete: these were just examples rather than what I would actually buy 9but thanks I now know what is needed specifically:)) Thanks again for all the responses: i now have a much clearer idea of what has happened I have found this site and its forums excellent for 3 different things now! Cheers, Paul.

Yeah I don't think anyone in 3 garages was familiar with the terminology he used so your response and comment is not surprising. Seems to be known as the Driveshaft axle or Double Hexagon Nut when I did some research. Having looked online again it was these: New Genuine VW Fox Polo Skoda Fabia Driveshaft Double Hexagon Nut 6Q0407396C | eBay Drive Shaft Axle Nut Front Fits SKODA AUDI VW Fabia I Combi Praktik 6E0407395A | eBay It was gone 11 p.m. and I didn't get home till 2 a.m. so hard to remember the detail of what he said (which was quite a lot!) but I have the paperwork and he was adamant I get it replaced so I will just get it/them replaced on Friday as it looks quite straightforward. Cheers for prompt response.

I had a tyre blowout on the motorway a couple of nights ago and the tyre was totally shredded and way beyond my ability to take off (I had been advised at my recent service that I had a few months left but that they needed replacing in the not too distant future). The AA guy has advised the driveshaft nut is replaced asap as they are only for one off use. When I got two new front tyres from a local and well regarded independent tyre specialist the guy replacing them said there was no nut on the other front wheel/tyre and did not feel there was an issue but that I should get it checked out by an independent garage rather than the dealership. Have rang my local garage and they had no idea what the driveshaft nut was and tried to get through to two different Skoda dealerships to check costs etc without any joy. Have booked in with a garage I have used before on Friday (the earliest they can fit me in). Just wondering how urgent the replacement of the driveshaft nut is and what cost I can expect for one (or both if both needed) if anyone knows (they look quite cheap via Ebay). Thanks in advance.

Just to close the loop on this: there was no upselling or additional work required other than advisories on changing the front tyres soon. I think the fact that they were busy was good and bad: no time or desire to do any extra work but my car was not ready at the 5 p.m. they advised so had to wait until 5.30, which was annoying. I will book a waiting appointment next time! Thanks for all the responses: very useful for this but also going forward. Cheers.

Nice one toot: got a Sainsburys near work and Tesco not far away so may opt for one of those.

Thanks for all the replies and comments folks: very helpful. I should be driving to Bournemouth next week a few days after the oil change so I can fill up with the more expensive fuel down there for the journey back. It's a definite No on the fuel treatment!

Thanks for the responses thus far folks. unfortunately I filled up yesterday as I thought I might have to make a long journey today but don't. However I will fill up with higher quality fuel after. And yes I think I can tell Ken! I feel much better prepared with questions now if and when they suggest any other work...... Many thanks Paul.

Thanks AGFalco: more or less what I was thinking thankfully. Definitely registered 2020 (bio must be wrong: that's when I joined the forum) and 9400 since I got it: my mum is in and out of hospital in Dorset (noticed your location!) so done more mileage than usual. Thanks for the prompt response.

I bought my first Skoda (Fabia Colour Edition) last June and as I have done 9.400 miles I need an oil change (keep getting the reminders and now overdue!) so have booked the first of my two free services. Initially I tried to book this into Skoda Manchester but as that is closing I was automatically booked into Stockport Lookers (where I actually bought the vehicle). This is not a convenient location so I'm going to Bolton on Monday. The Lookers confirmation email stated: With the age of the vehicle we would recommend a brake fluid change for £69 and a fuel treatment for £19.99. As a first time Skoda owner I'm wondering if it's usual for other 'necessary' (?!) work to be found/suggested (my vehicle was registered September 2020) and if so do others tend to get it done at the same time via Skoda (considerably more expensive than independents I imagine) or going to a local garage that I usually use that is not a Skoda specialist but with a good reputation? (which is what I always did with my Mazda 3's). I know there is no definitively 'right' answer to this but interested in the experiences and views of more experienced Skoda owners. I used this forum when buying my Skoda and found it invaluable in terms of the best way to buy the car and with a couple of issues I had during the purchase. Thanks in advance. Paul.

Yes I did! I was going to update over the weekend. They delivered it today. Full tank of petrol and the guy even reversed onto my drive before I got chance to come outside. I took the advice on here and asked for the full service history and asked questions about the history and was fully satisfied and reassured. The saleswoman I dealt with has been excellent. The PCP has got a bit messed up as I took the part exchange off quite late on (and got £250 more than the dealership had offered us) so I need to wait for that to be sorted and changed to the new agreement before either reducing payments to 12 months or doing a full resettlement. Thanks for all the advice to you and anyone else still reading. It made me realise it was worth asking a few questions but also giving them the chance to sort things out, which in fairness they did efficiently and to a high standard. I'm off to Bournemouth in it tomorrow so it will get a good run out very quickly!

* I meant for not Gary!

Thanks Gaz that's useful to know. I have already emailed to ask Gary more detail but given the responses and in light of ongoing issues organisations are facing I am inclined to just be patient as I do like the car. I'm going to see my mum down south on Saturday but if its not ready for then so be it. Cheers, Paul.

Thanks and that's interesting. I think it just all happened on a bad day (bad day at work, HMRC tax bill for £900) so it annoyed me more than it might have done. Personally I don't think there is anything to particularly worry about but I have been disappointed by the buying experience as after a Ford Focus and 2 x Mazda 3's this has been a really bad buying experience in comparison to Fords of Winsford and a Mazda dealership (and that was not great) and I expected better from Skoda given all the rave reviews (although this is Lookers Skoda, for what that's worth). Also there is a bit of chain involved as my wife will be getting rid of her car and having mine as part of this so that adds to the hassle and disappointment. Based on the last two responses I am going to email the saleswoman and see what she comes back with me. Hopefully it will be delivered Friday (but as I say I'm very doubtful on this). Thanks for all the responses: it's been a very mixed bag but all useful.

Noted ta rootoot. No not used that Enter Name: what makes you suspicious?

Fabia Colour edition 95 TSI 95 registered in September 2020 and it's done just over 19k miles, advertised as 16k on website and it did seem a little high (although I don't do high mileage) which might support your ex demo suggestion? Yeah PCP deal with remainder of warranty and 2 services plus £250 contribution.