Hello all.

New owner from Dublin.

I have just bought my first Skoda last week, a 2009 1.2 Combi Sport and I love it. I downsized from a 2L Hyundai Tucson and I can't believe the difference in fuel consumption.

Also space inside is massive. I thought I woul dfind it cramped after the Tucson but not so, loads if headroom and lots of legroom in the back.

Found the site when I was searching to see what the change interval was for the timing belt, only to find out here that it is a timing chain and doesn't need replacing (If the right oil is used, what is the right oil? That's my first noob question.... )

Also, Drum brakes on the back, the drums are very visible through the alloys and look rusted, anyone recommend what I can paint them with, needs to be rust resistant and maybe also needs to be heat resistant.

I typically do my own basic servicing but leave the more complicated stuff to the experts.

My two brothers converted me, they both have Superbs and sis in law has an Octavia.

Big into motorbikes too

Anyway, enough about me, I am sure I will be annoying ye lot with loads of silly questions soon enough.

Hello Father and welcome aboard

This might help ya about the oil:

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/135559-1-2-htp-fabia-engine-oil-confusion/

Gaz

Hello Fr Dougal and welcome along

D'ya want a cup o' tea?

Hi and welcome aboard.