Hi,

I'm new to skoda.

I'm from Slovakia but living in France

Just today we've got a cute little Fabia MK3 for my wife and I don't know the first thing about this car as i'm used to BMW

Nice to see this forum

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your Fabia MK3. It is a reliable and practical car, especially for daily use. Coming from BMW, you may notice it is simpler, but maintenance is usually easier and cheaper. This community is very helpful, so feel free to ask if you need tips or advice.

One of the best things you can do for ownership and saving garage visits and costs is to read and refer to the car's 'Owner's Manual' if the paper printed copy is missing from your car then VWŠkoda offer their website for free pdf downloads, put in your VIN.

Also to make sure the 12v battery doesn't get too low in charge to upset the computers and have them throw up all sorts of unexpected warnings and lights and issues with the car. Even if the headlights seem bright enough and well, well before there's noticeable engine staring delay - you may already know this if you have/had a BMW.

'Owners Manual's' site. - https://www.skoda-auto.com/apps/manuals/Models

46 minutes ago, michaeljamesromt said:

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your Fabia MK3. It is a reliable and practical car, especially for daily use. Coming from BMW, you may notice it is simpler, but maintenance is usually easier and cheaper. This community is very helpful, so feel free to ask if you need tips or advice.

The fabia is my wifes car, I like my F11 with automatic gearbox too much

But i've tried it a bit and it's a fun little car.

1 minute ago, nta16 said:

One of the best things you can do for ownership and saving garage visits and costs is to read and refer to the car's 'Owner's Manual' if the paper printed copy is missing from your car then VWŠkoda offer their website for free pdf downloads, put in your VIN.

Also to make sure the 12v battery doesn't get too low in charge to upset the computers and have them throw up all sorts of unexpected warnings and lights and issues with the car. Even if the headlights seem bright enough and well, well before there's noticeable engine staring delay - you may already know this if you have/had a BMW.

'Owners Manual's' site. - https://www.skoda-auto.com/apps/manuals/Models

i've already downloaded the manuals, thanks.

Also thanks for the tip about the battery, I didn't even think about it, but I noticed yesterday that we need to press multiple times the start button for the car to even wake, idk if it's the battery or what else, also I changed the batteries in the keys this morning beucause the led on the key was really low.

I'll have to check it a bit more this week-end.

Well, I would suggest your wife reads the 'Owner's Manual', but I've tried that with my wife for her Fabia, and it didn't work - so it's down to you, even if you think you already know you just might not. Sorry I'm not a German marques fan though about 20 years ago I did very briefly look at the Z4 and Alpina Roadster as sports tourers but neither were for me.

Why not get your wife to post her if it is her car? 😁

Good luck.

Just now, nta16 said:

Well, I would suggest your wife reads the 'Owner's Manual', but I've tried that with my wife for her Fabia, and it didn't work - so it's down to you, even if you think you already know you just might not. Sorry I'm not a German marques fan though about 20 years ago I did very briefly look at the Z4 and Alpina Roadster as sports tourers but neither were for me.

Why not get your wife to post her if it is her car? 😁

Good luck.

She's not into cars, like at all

That's why i'll be taking care of it and why i'll have some fun changing some things here and there on it to make it feel even better for her