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Cannot send you PM since im too new:( please send me a PM so I can share my VIN with you!

Yes, that's indeed what I mean. I agree the new ones are quite expensive now. Unfortunately, i also do not see that much of an alternative in this market unfortunately...

@pab567 Also interested in an upgrade for my Fabia 3 hatchback! Currently stuck on MIB1... I'll send you my VIN via pm!

I Think over the last 10 years, Skoda carved out quite a nice segment for itself, all the models from the last 10 years look good, are affordable and drive reasonably well. For someone like myself, Id prefer a sporty driving station car(the first car i drove when i had a license was an Alfa 159 sw). However, since the demand of SUVs increases over the years, i believe this segment is a dying breed, except for the top line models of very expensive german brands and tuners, like the RS6 or or alpina B5. Hope skoda keeps on making these awesome station cars for the upcoming years, since for the price, there is little competition.

Which engine is fitted to your Fabia? I can only speak for the 1.2TSI, i bought it at 75.000km (50k miles), so about the mileage you are on now (it was 5y old when i bought it, built in 2015). After 5 years, it’s on 205k km (127k miles) In this time, i had only 2 issues, being a broken valve actuator, setting me back around 300 euros, and a leaking waterpump (this set me back around 600 euros General maintenance is quite cheap, depending on how confident you are in doing your own maintenance. I run longlife oil that i change every year since I drive around 20-30k per year (15-20k miles). Spark plugs are replaced about every 60-70.000km(40/45k miles) and set you back 150-200 euros at a garage, or 40(regular plugs)-80 euros(iridium plugs) if you do the maintenance yourself. Brake pads last you about 50-65k km(35-40k miles) km (depending on your driving style of course). My discs are generally worn after 2 sets of pads. At 250K, i’m planning to have the timing belt replaced. Depending on the wear, replacing the clutch at 250k km or 300k km may be necessary since mine is a manual. Never replaced the gear oil until now, have not heard about anyone replacing it with an dsg/automatic. I have no experience with the Skoda maintenance package/service plan Tbh, since i do most of the work myself. Hope this helps!

Thanks. Any tips on a good OBD scanner?

Maybe to clarify, the irregularities in airflow occur in a timeframe of about3-5 seconds, which is not not what it would do in auto mode normally.

Outside temperature is 25C or higher when i use the AC, generally i have it set at 22C. on hot days The AC works fine though, as the irregular airflow is cold when coming out, and the inside gets cool in no time with the AC and recirculation on, and easily reaches the 22C then.

Hi All, Since the days are getting hotter, and It is actually necessary to cool the inside of my car down a bit, I observed an issue with my AC/ Blower fan. I have looked things up on resetting the valves of the climate control system, however this did not really help in the end. The problem occurring is a very irregular airflow, sometimes blowing very hard, sometimes blowing very slowly. however, especially at max blower speed, you can hear the blower running at high RPM. What is even stranger, is that as soon as I switch to recirculation mode, the airflow of my interior fan is normal again. Curious if any of you have experiences this problem before, and have any idea on possible problems. I came to the following most likely possible problems: Something is blocking the interior air intake. However, i would need an endoscope to find out... Faulty interior intake mass flow sensor (does the fabia even have one??) other suggestions very mutch welcome! Looking forward to your help on the forum!

Skoda-parts is the place to be! They sell genuine parts as well as aftermarket, Ordering there at least once a year!

Observed this before indeed. Did not bother me that much, but i was curious if this was only my car or this was a regular thing... My car is parked in a garage nowadays, and this is indeed more prevalent then when i parked it on the street the last few years.

Fabia 3 1.2TSI 90bhp Hatchback; Corrida Red 5 speed manual Winter Package (heated seats, mirrors & windscreen spray lines) All electric windows Spare wheel (retrofit) Monte Carlo Footmats (retrofit) 15"alloy wheels Winter & summer set Bolero MIB 1 (sadly). This is my first car, and prefer to do most of the maintenance myself. Parts are cheap, and most jobs are easy due to the simple design! Just passed the 200.000 km mark, but this red beauty got me everywhere in Europe so far!