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I fixed it the same way with just a piece of black card. However, sure I remember a thread a while back that there is a proper fix available from the dealer
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I was told that 10k is a max, and the car knows best thus giving you a countdown. Had mine serviced as instructed by the computer at 9,000.
Seems a very short interval especially as I'd put 5 litres of oil in it up to that point.
Now replaced it with a 3l BMW, with 23k between services and not used a drop of oil
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Whatever product used, the key is the preparation. Doesn't matter if superguard, autogylm or other sealent/wax, poor prep will result in poor finish and longevity.
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My 125i coupe 3years old 40k, just serviced, new brake disc & pads with 2 year BMW warranty, paid less than 15k. That's a pretty good alternative to a vrs in my book.
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Had my vrs 9 months, despite enjoying it getting concerned on oil usage issues affecting future values etc. Changed it for a mint 3 year old 125i coupe. It's brilliant, by far the best car ever owned. The 3 liter engine sounds brilliant and the build quality is superb.
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The unit does have dab+, unfortunately the UK is behind the times and uses the old dab not the + so can't get it in the UK.
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My vrs has done it since I drove it out the showroom. Rather than back to dealer to take it apart and probably not fix it but create more rattles, I fixed it myself. Either side of the trip button, between the clear plastic and the black frame, wedge in a piece of black card folded over a couple of times. Fixed it straight away and can't notice it. Hope that helps.
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Had my 10k service about 1200 miles ago, checked they'd correct level in, currently has used about 300 ml of oil. This is similar usage to what I had in first 10k
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I only just fitted my 160 l tank and cabinet in my Volvo v70, tank was ok, it was the base that only just fitted, it was already built, so think you might struggle in the fabia
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My Fabia vrs has only ever ran on vpower so can't really compare, however, I've mainly used vpower petrol or diesel in my previous cars and always noticed a significant improvement in performance. Most noticeably was my Pug 206 gti180, with vpower in it drove like a different car.
For the sake of a couple of quid extra on a tank, for me I can't understand why you wouldn't use it.
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I'd have thought easy to spray, only concern would be the heat under the bonnet, would the paint peel under intense heat?
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Come off. Can't say I noticed a problem before but now seems quieter and more stable at speed. Not sure if this placebo or not but has Definately improved the car.
On a different note £10 for a candy white touch up pen!? Felt robbed on that one!
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Had it fixed today, spoke to mechanic, was the first one they've replaced on a vrs. Said the entire top seal had
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Stupid question, but does this in anyway improve performance or is it purely a noise thing? Cheers
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Like bloody buses, just spent the past 7 hours polishing our other car, s Mazda 5, and discovered that also has a rear shock leaking on the drive way. Is it coincidence or a reflection of the poor road surfaces these days?
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Yep, Fabia vRS, 9 months old, 9200 miles. replacement part ordered should be ready next week, all under warranty.
Just surprised, can't say I've noticed the handling change recently
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vRS been for its first service today at Hayseldens Doncaster. As expected, efficient service. They even remembered the last time I took the car in that I didn't want them to wash it. However they did pick up that the rear shock was leaking badly and needs replacing.
I have zero mechanical knowledge, but I thought they'd last more that 9 months? Anyone else had the same problem?
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That's the one, just spray on, couldn't be easier.
Just leave doors open for a while, it smells strong for a day or two.
Got mine direct from their website
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Gtechniq do a scotch guard type spray for about £15. I used this along with some of their other products, highly recommend them
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I know the forum is a great place to discus problems, chiefly the oil usage some people experience which is sadly spoiling their car enjoyment, but happy to see many positive posts on this thread!!!
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Agree with above posts, I have white with black roof & wheels. Also made the most of the previous vat offer and selected most of the options list.
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Forgive my lack of mechanical knowledge, but when it goes for a service, do they not empty all the oil out, then surely the dealer has a document detail the correct amount of oil the car should hold? So, measure out said amount and put into engine. Simple!? Mine is going for its first service soon, my intention is to wait at dealer until up to temperature then check myself, so they can sort any potential under/over fill immediately
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My vRS has now done 8600 miles and was planning on booking it in for its first 10k service in about 6 weeks time. Started the car up today to a message that a service is due in 700 miles.
Spoke to the dealer, who confirmed that it is fixed 1yr or UP TO 10,000 miles, despite being fixed service plan the car knows when it needs new oil. To date I've added about 2l of oil which i think is about 1/2 what the car holds? so a little surprised not to get a full 10,000 miles out of it as on thw whole isn't driven excessivly hard.
The dealer wants £139 for the service, sounds reasonable to me, I guess there are some dealers may do it for a few quid less, but I can't be doing with the hassle of shopping around, my dealer has been good so far so can have my business again.
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Suffering from the elements for this time?
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in Skoda Fabia Mk II (2007-2014)
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Dashboard sounds like sweetwrappers ...thread has been added to this evening