Krissykat

Well after a lot of placid effort, okay much cursing and box kicking, eventually got three bulbs fitted - two main and one dip. They were very tight to twist out and even more of a trial to get back in, such a shame Skoda could not make them as easy to change as the rear lamp bulbs. The off-side one defeated me, with the fuel filter in the way just could not get an adequate grip on this also tightly secured bulb. At least I can now see the kerb or verge, what might be in the middle of the road not such an issue. Thanks to all for helpful suggestions, pliers did help to get them out. Oh for future reference get an illuminated inspection mirror on a telescopic rod ( think old style radio aerial ) - it really helps !

Everyone reports it is easy to change headlamp bulbs on a projector fitted Fabia. Well on mine it is not, only managed the nearside after a great struggle; the retaining lug had been bent. The offside with the fuel filter behind it will not budge, and the main beam bulbs look like their retaining bracket is held in by star screws, not a twist and remove one ! So maybe Haynes are right; it is into a garage to have the bumper removed at a cost of several hundred pounds, just to change the bulbs. Aargh !

Hello this is Kris from Cornwall with a 2011 Skoda Fabia Scout 1.6 TDI estate that has it's good points and infuriating bad points.