Iv'e been looking for a newer car for a while, and my grandparents are looking for a smaller car,

So we decided today we are simply going to do a swap between My Fabia and Their Octavia II

It's a Classic 1.6MPI on a "54" Plate and 15k on the clock.

I just have a few questions. First of all, it's on "Variable Servicing" and it's done 15k with absolutley no attention whatsoever, and the garage say it will remain that way until 20k. That doesen't sound right to me.

And here is the absolute massive biggie question. It doesen't have air con and air con is something I love. It was a

Nice swap.

If you want aircon i would think tradeing it in against an ambiente or better model of a similar age would be the cheapest way to do it.

On the diesels on variable servicing it is 2years or up to 30k miles. It will either warn you when the oil needs doing or warn you when you get near to two years.

First of all, it's on "Variable Servicing" and it's done 15k with absolutley no attention whatsoever, and the garage say it will remain that way until 20k. That doesen't sound right to me.

Nothing unusual there at all, quiet normal. The car will tell you when the service is due. My MK1 vRS did 18.5K before the first service.

Wasn't aware the 1.6 8v engine could go on variable servicing...certainly the one in the Octy 1 couldn't...they must've changed something!

Rob.

If you want aircon i would think tradeing it in against an ambiente or better model of a similar age would be the cheapest way to do it.

On the diesels on variable servicing it is 2years or up to 30k miles. It will either warn you when the oil needs doing or warn you when you get near to two years.

The Fabia and the Octavia are both still out on HP, so we will be swapping that too:rolleyes: So upgrading to a newer model isn't an option, I just need to find out if it's even physically possible before I think about the cost. If the servicing is okay, it's okay. That's put my mind at ease.

The only thing is it has a really funny exhaust note, like how an old car sounds, if that makes any sense. Not a bad noise, just an old car noise?