Cokedhead

To conclude this story, both the dealer (Allams) and Skoda UK eventually contributed to the cost of the de-coke. Let's hope it doesn't happen again!

I have written to Allams in Epsom with my view that the car was not of satisfactory quality. No reply yet.

Total bill was just short of £1000, although they did replace the cambelts while they had the engine apart. Didn't change the piston rings. The engine is a BBZ, by the way.

Your summary is pretty much along the lines that I am thinking. I have been corresponding with Skoda UK keeping Allams copied in. The de-coke was done a local dealership. Seems I'm falling between various stools. Skoda UK don't seem to want to underwrite their Approved Vehicle scheme. The extended warranty company are wheedling out their "Peace of Mind" guarantee on a technicality - they could not link a faulty coil with the carbon build-up. Allams have so far remained silent. Another letter to them is in the post. More information when I get it.

Re warranty - this was a Skoda Approved extended warranty - which doesn't seem to cover much.

Sure did. Allams at Epsom.

Anyone had problems with the Fabia 1.4 16v and coking-up? I bought a 3-year old a few months ago and it broke down, necessitating a full de-coke at less than 30,000 miles. Skoda say carbon build up is natural and so not covered by warranty. I am left wondering what's the point of the warranty. All feedback welcome. :confused: