Hi

i guess this has been asked a thousand times. I did have a Trawl through the Forum links. Popped in to the local Skoda Dealer today, I’ve only had the Car a couple of Days

I enquired about the price of a basic service, Oil and Filter around £330. Air Filter and Pollen another 100 pounds or so on top. Theirs a BMW dealership behind the Skoda and I thought for a minute I’d gone to the wrong place 😂

Anyway next shock was the Spare Key the car only came with one 😤

they had a look and reckoned just shy of £400 all in, Fob blank cutting and programming.

I debated on asking if they would take a Kidney in PX ..

My next question was if I obtained a Fob with the circuit board and blank, and had it Cut 

would they programme it.. Their reply they could try but they’ve never had much luck with non original Fobs. I’m guessing this has also been asked before. Anyone tried with any success ?

Thanks

Ian

Hello, welcome to the forum. I'd suggest taking your vehicle to a VAG independent garage for servicing.

My MY16 Octavia oil service and coolant change (I supplied fluids) cost me £146.00, inc. vat last month. 

PS. some branches of Timpsons are able to supply new, correctly coded Skoda keys. I was quoted approx. £120 a few years back.

Thanks 

I’ll look around see if I can find an indie near me in Glasgow.

will also check out Timpsons ..

Many  Thanks

Ian

Ian, we had to buy a new remote fob with folding keyblade January 2023, it's not the KESSY thing (proximity) though in case yours is) it was (IIRC) £141 and pence for remote and £41 and pence to code it in, from local VWSkoda Dealership.  I preferred not to risk non-original and for the Dealership to take the full responsibility should there be a (very rare but I've seen it on here) problem, German cars have very complex intertwined computer systems and programs.

 

I always suggest alternating the use of the two remote keys, in whatever way or time suits, rather than keeping one as a spare as that way you get more even wear on the remote buttons, their batteries, keyblade and cylinder locks plus you then know where to find the second remote and that it's battery works.

 

For servicing (maintenance) don't forget the rest of the car, tyres and brakes, and other stuff for engine air filter (4 years is too long IMO) and spark plugs (air filter has to be moved for this so might as well replace it too).

 

You may already know the following stuff, but in case not. -

 

The state of charge and health of the battery is very important to the complex intertwined computer programs, just because the engine starts and the lights seem bright enough the battery can still be too low for the computers and they can make you suffer in all sorts of unexpected ways even before the warning messages and lights are shown.

 

I also always advise reading the Owner's Manual and referring to it to save yourself time, hassle and money, if you don't have the paper printed copy you can get a free VWSkoda pdf version to download from here. - https://manual.skoda-auto.com/004/en-com/Models

 

To complete the set, check for missing Recalls (well those admitted to). -  https://www.skoda-auto.com/services/recall-campaigns

 

'Update portal' for a very few things you might be able to update if you want to. -  https://updateportal.skoda-auto.com/

 

HTH.

 

Thanks

That was very informative. It recently had a new Bosch battery fitted, something to do with the Start stop system. I’m quite good with Cars have had a few over the years.

Ill probably do the majority of the servicing myself.. Oil and Filter Air Filter Disks and  Pads

Does anyone know the location of the Pollen Filter. Car didn’t come with an Owners manual or for that matter service history.

The mileage is extremely low for the year. I contacted the Original Skoda dealer that sold it in 2016 the only record they have is of it going in for Diagnostic test sometime in 2022.

looking through the Mot history it had its first in 2019 then all the way through to March this year though appears to not have an Mot for 2023. Strange Car but seems fine looks and drives like it’s done exactly the mileage displayed. Guessing it was a second  or even third car in a household..

Quick question. The key I have is the one where you have in your pocket and push the button to start. If I’m right I have to lock and unlock by using the buttons. Would this be the expensive one to have replaced ?

Thanks

10 hours ago, killie77 said:

I’ll look around see if I can find an indie near me in Glasgow

A for Audi,

Bedrock Vw

Castle Garage in Dumbarton (further out maybe but about 30 minutes from city centre by train; 4 an hour plus expresses in rush hour).

I'll keep them in mind for any major stuff.

Soon as I find som spare Cash. Might look at some new Rims and Window tinting. 

69 years Old still a Kid at Heart 😂

14 hours ago, killie77 said:

something to do with the Start stop system

Yes and no, more to do with battery use and probably extremely low mileage which would have meant the use of an appropriate battery charger maintainer for preventative charging or maintenance, perhaps this was done, perhaps it wasn't.  You will need to do this at some point in the future even though the battery is new if you use either use of lot of battery power and/or your use of the car is infrequent and/or short journey use.  Even a new battery is only a store it can be depleted eventually.

 

There's no reason why a Dealership shouldn't give you a paper print out of a 'complete record' for your car that's whatever's on the computer system which may not be much or next to nothing as it can only have what's been recorded on it.

 

If you've had a few cars and at your age you probably already know that a car that is very low mileage and/or its use infrequent and/or short journeys will possibly come with some issues from this that higher milage cars may not so don't go spending on cosmetics until you've covered all the necessary serving, maintenance and repairs required and allowed for unexpected stuff, I always suggest a full year round driving in all conditions to really find out.

 

The battery is sorted, you are going on to brakes, pads and disc changes are very easy (and I'm not good at mechanics) I've put up a couple of sets of notes in the Fabia section.  As part of the braking system tyres need to be looked at, if the car is very low milage there might be lots of tread depth left on them but they've gone hard and deteriorated  through age and lack of use not good if you want to drive the car in any sort of spirited way.

 

This is pure speculation now, just an example, it's possible that the owner might have had a change of circumstances or possibly someone else had to take or deal with the car, might explain the missing second key and missing printed paper copy of the Owner's Manual (that's not as good or comprehensive as those of say 1970s BL cars, you're with VW now Germany manufacturers have their own way of doing things, their own numbering systems and holding back on info others freely give).

 

14 hours ago, killie77 said:

Quick question. The key I have is the one where you have in your pocket and push the button to start. If I’m right I have to lock and unlock by using the buttons. Would this be the expensive one to have replaced ?

Thanks

Yes that's a proximity remote (I don't understand the point of them other than a gimmick) those may well be more expensive to buy and program.  They take a bit more care and the key that isn't being used best kept out of range or blocked to avoid more frequent battery changing in the remotes.

 

You've put the model as SLI is that correct as I've not seen that before?

 

It sounds like your car might possibly(?) be loaded with stuff for more higher level of model, programs not blocked like on lower models and more features fitted, you might want to go through the Owner's Manual and Infotainment book to see what setting you might want or could do without to save battery power perhaps and set the car to how you prefer things.

 

IF (always check any information you get from any source, including manufacturers and the internet, with a couple of other reliable sources if possible) your model is the same as my wife's 2015 Fabia Mk3 (Hatch) 1.2 TSI (90 SE 5-speed manual) then pollen filters -

• Mann CU 26 010 / CUK 26 010 / Frecious Plus FP 26 010
• MAHLE LA809 / LAK809 / LAO809

cabin filter.pdf

 

How To Remove And Replace A Skoda Fabia Mk3 Pollen/Cabin Filter - 

 

Edited 2 May, 20242 yr by nta16
cross through

11 hours ago, killie77 said:

Quick question. The key I have is the one where you have in your pocket and push the button to start. If I’m right I have to lock and unlock by using the buttons. Would this be the expensive one to have replaced ?

Thanks

That sounds like the 'keyless ignition' type rather than the full KESSY version. 

2 hours ago, Warrior193 said:

That sounds like the 'keyless ignition' type rather than the full KESSY version. 

Thanks, I forgot the push button bit.

 

As we are on the subject and having to fart about with my neighbour's car this morning with such a system, can you tell me other than fashion and having a whizzy gimmick what are the benefits of such a system as I just do get it on the car, I used to vaguely deal with proximity door entry system a few decades back.

  

SWMBOs Fabia has it but my Octavia doesn't - I quite like it as you can just put the key back in your pocket after unlocking - without the security flaw the full KESSY has. 

5 hours ago, nta16 said:

Yes and no, more to do with battery use and probably extremely low mileage which would have meant the use of an appropriate battery charger maintainer for preventative charging or maintenance, perhaps this was done, perhaps it wasn't.  You will need to do this at some point in the future even though the battery is new if you use either use of lot of battery power and/or your use of the car is infrequent and/or short journey use.  Even a new battery is only a store it can be depleted eventually.

 

There's no reason why a Dealership shouldn't give you a paper print out of a 'complete record' for your car that's whatever's on the computer system which may not be much or next to nothing as it can only have what's been recorded on it.

 

If you've had a few cars and at your age you probably already know that a car that is very low mileage and/or its use infrequent and/or short journeys will possibly come with some issues from this that higher milage cars may not so don't go spending on cosmetics until you've covered all the necessary serving, maintenance and repairs required and allowed for unexpected stuff, I always suggest a full year round driving in all conditions to really find out.

 

The battery is sorted, you are going on to brakes, pads and disc changes are very easy (and I'm not good at mechanics) I've put up a couple of sets of notes in the Fabia section.  As part of the braking system tyres need to be looked at, if the car is very low milage there might be lots of tread depth left on them but they've gone hard and deteriorated  through age and lack of use not good if you want to drive the car in any sort of spirited way.

 

This is pure speculation now, just an example, it's possible that the owner might have had a change of circumstances or possibly someone else had to take or deal with the car, might explain the missing second key and missing printed paper copy of the Owner's Manual (that's not as good or comprehensive as those of say 1970s BL cars, you're with VW now Germany manufacturers have their own way of doing things, their own numbering systems and holding back on info others freely give).

 

Yes that's a proximity remote (I don't understand the point of them other than a gimmick) those may well be more expensive to buy and program.  They take a bit more care and the key that isn't being used best kept out of range or blocked to avoid more frequent battery changing in the remotes.

 

You've put the model as SLI is that correct as I've not seen that before?

 

It sounds like your car might possibly(?) be loaded with stuff for more higher level of model, programs not blocked like on lower models and more features fitted, you might want to go through the Owner's Manual and Infotainment book to see what setting you might want or could do without to save battery power perhaps and set the car to how you prefer things.

 

IF (always check any information you get from any source, including manufacturers and the internet, with a couple of other reliable sources if possible) your model is the same as my wife's 2015 Fabia Mk3 (Hatch) 1.2 TSI (90 SE 5-speed manual) then pollen filters -

• Mann CU 26 010 / CUK 26 010 / Frecious Plus FP 26 010
• MAHLE LA809 / LAK809 / LAO809

cabin filter.pdf 1.06 MB · 0 downloads

 

How To Remove And Replace A Skoda Fabia Mk3 Pollen/Cabin Filter - 

 

Thanks again

Just off to Timpson for a quote. 

If you Hear some screaming in Clyde Bank,

That will be me 😭

2 minutes ago, killie77 said:

Thanks again

Just off to Timpson for a quote. 

If you Hear some screaming in Clyde Bank,

That will be me 😭

A for Audi (qv) are/were in one of the industrial areas just across Dumbarton road from the Clyde Centre.

2 hours ago, Paws4Thot said:

A for Audi (qv) are/were in one of the industrial areas just across Dumbarton road from the Clyde Centre.

Thanks

Been in to Timpsons at Clydebank.

Their a small shop their They told me if I go down to Braehead Shopping Centre, they have a larger branch who could do it, between £200-300.. If I'm out that way tomorrow I'll drive down to Dumbarton and check out A for Audi. Exciting stuff this. Almost like a Treasure Hunt 😀

53 minutes ago, killie77 said:

Thanks

Been in to Timpsons at Clydebank.

Their a small shop their They told me if I go down to Braehead Shopping Centre, they have a larger branch who could do it, between £200-300.. If I'm out that way tomorrow I'll drive down to Dumbarton and check out A for Audi. Exciting stuff this. Almost like a Treasure Hunt 😀

A for Audi are/were in Clydebank. What I meant to say was that they were just across Dumbarton Road from the Clyde Centre where Timpsons Clydebank is.

I know where you are now.

Theirs BMW Indy in that industrial estate

As well.

Many thanks 👍 

18 hours ago, Warrior193 said:

you can just put the key back in your pocket after unlocking

That's another part of it that annoys me. I find the ignition cylinder lock a convenient place for the key to be kept whilst in the car, I don't have loads of other keys in with it like some do, but each to their own, I see no benefits only possible additional future issues, but I'm not overkeen on remotes, a keyblade in a door cylinder lock is fine for me. 🙃