Done 9200 miles in 18 months and the oil change message came up. Took the roomie for the service and the dealer had reset it to fixed servicing. I questioned it as it was on Q16 variable servicing when the car was supplied new. Dealer said that as I do a low annual mileage, fixed would be better and that variable servicing was only beneficial to high milers. What is cheaper for me variable or fixed?

Bit of a strange question to ask? If your driving pattern stays the same you would have a variable service every 18months which at a Skoda dealer who follows the national pricing policy is the same price as a major service on fixed. Fixed servicing alternates between a minor and major each year/10,000 miles whichever comes 1st. I would agree with the dealer that for the cars benefit it will be better off on the fixed regime.

Variable servicing is designed for fleet managers looking to save a few pounds over three years. With low annual mileage and if you intend to keep the car for any length of time definitely fixed is the way to go.

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The oil change service came to £101.99 (incl. Vat). The car was also washed and valeted inside. From a main dealer, I suppose at today's prices was acceptable. He said a major service would be £198 not including £28 for pollen filter.