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Hi,The time to part ways with the FABIA has come.After 2 years with it time to change,I will miss it but needs must, purchased today a peugeot208,delivery tonoght. My time with the fabia has been a good experience,no real dramas to speak of.So with heavy heart i say goodbye to all on this site.Was a pleasure answering and posting topics fabia related.Cheers Andy

Hi,My car was serviced at 12 months and less than 4000 miles and engine flush was never mentioned.Also the cost was as i cosider high for only an oil and filter(cost £200.00)My snd year service was done at an independent garage,service recorded on skoda website and done for £85.00 less than skoda with full guarantee.Cheers Andy

Hi,Nothing to worry about, it s just the engine warming up. Revs will drop as the engine heats up.should only be a minute or two, depending on how cold the engine is.. hope this calms your worry of something going wrong.Cheers Andy😀😀😀

HIf you look at fi,I used the 5amp fuse at top of fuse box.As you look at fuses there 2 5amp fuses at top right ,i used the left fuse (switched live).Only works when ignition is on.Are you using the nextbase fitting kit to install your dash cam,this makes it much easier.You should be able to pick up a suitable earth point nearby.Hope this helps Cheers Andy

hi, I have replaced the battery in my key fob.You need a cr2032 battery to do so.Look on you tube and it shows you how to change the battery,it s very simple and takes only minutes.Good luck,Cheers andy😃

Hi,Most car manufucturers usually say 12months or 12000 miles which ever comes first.To keep your warranty valid i would have car serviced from car was first registered,you could leave it ,but should go wrong it gives them wiggle room and say you didn t stick to service schedule.Cheers Andy

hi Guys,Phone call from dealer today.Airbag finally arrived .Booked in for 30th october,still another few weeks but end in sight,hopefully no more problems or recalls.cheers Andy😃😄☺️

Hi Guys,Another update,call from dealer not bring car to dearers.Don t have parts and will phone when they do.Whilst out walking we ran into service agent from dealer,he says it could be soon or much later, (i.e months).,not happy at all.This is a national recall with dealers wanting these parts to fix cars.skoda should be have made sure to have parts before sending out recall.It makes me want to get rid of my car,bbut will dealers take the car knowing of impending slow recall.Anybody had same call as me.Cheers Andy😐😐🤨

Hi Guys,A quick update on airbag recall.A phone call from dealer today and it s not good news.They informed me not to bring the car into dealership as they do nt have parts in yet,they will contact me when they do.Already waited three weeks,not happy.Anybody else had same response.Cheers Andy😒

Hi,Anyone else had a letter from skoda regarding airbag recall.My car is booked in on 4th october for work on replacing airbag.Was not expecting that on such a new car.Maybe just a certain batch??.Interesting to see how many are affected on this site.Cheers Andy

H,i It should be directly below fuse box.YOu can feel it with your hands,follow the fuse box cover downward to bottom and it is right there.Cheers Andy

Hi, You are correct it s as far as it goes.If you pull it downward it will come out altogether.Be firm when pullig down.It should and will tight,but percevere and all should be well,mine was.Cheers Andy

Hi,When i fitted y nextbase312 i used the nexbase fitting kit.As for wiring i used 5AMp fuse for power(top of fuse box as you look at it). and a suitable earth closeby.didn t take that long and works fine, no issues.Hope this helps.Cheers Andy☺️☺️

Hi Try an internet search engine,or ebay.Cost should be in region of £100/£180 ish.Any local scrap yard could help you.Same wheel size as mk111 fabia,possibly.Cheers Andy

HiI would not worry about when the car is registered and taxed.The main thing is it is still a new car.If the deal was to except the car before the september plate change it s no big deal.Just make sure you get a deal that reflects.As for a later trade in price (won t make that much difference),when it s time to sell.Sit back and enjoy your new car,you have earned it.Cheers Andy