Skip to content

My first car! Skoda Fabia Mk2 SE 12v (CGPA Engine, 2014) keep it in good condition or save the money?

Featured Replies

Hello everyone!

I bought my first car a few months ago, and I have been loving it!

The car starts and it doesn't beep at me and there isn't any systems I want to turn off every time I start the engine and the controls are all physical buttons and its a small car but it doesn't feel small when when inside.
Originally I planned to keep the car in great condition and keep it for as long as possible, especially with the current trend of crossovers and SUVs meaning bigger and bigger cars are on the road and I'm not interested in in those massive ugly things.
I could go on with how much i like this model of car, but I do have some minor issues with the car and I am not sure if they are worth fixing to keep this car on the road for a long time, or to leave it alone and save that money I would spend to repair it to buy a better condition car in a few years time?

The issues I have with the car are as follows;

Dent on the roof rail and on roof panel, quoted about £500-£600 to fix it

image.png


Occasional interior rattle on the passenger side(left hand side), not yet found the cause of it
Driver side electric window works, but the sync is lost every time I shut the car down, so i have to hold it down to open the window fully
Clutch feels high compared to the car I learned to drive in (crossover Ford Puma) but it doesn't feel like its slipping
Some tiny paint chips on the bonnet with sone rust on it

image.png

image.png


Ive had the car checked by a VAG specialist garage to diagnose the vibrations (as there was some at about 70mph), and couldn't find anything wrong, they say the car is in good condition for its age but possible cause would be the "cheap tyres" having thin walls I put on it (I didn't think they were, but they are 195/55R15 85V LAUFENN S FIT EQ+ if anyone is more knowledgable about tyres) and to "just enjoy it"

What are your opinions? Would you fix this car up to keep it for a long time like I originally wanted to? or would it just be a waste of money in the long run?

Car also came with loads of paperwork with the service history, so much so I bought a ring binder to organise it all, I am the 3rd owner and its always passed MOT and has been serviced by garages

Thanks for your time!

Edited by MatrixDrive
Title change for clarity

  • MatrixDrive changed the title to My first car! Skoda Fabia Mk2 SE 12v (CGPA Engine, 2014) keep it in good condition or save the money?

I would fix the rust ASAP before it gets worse even if its a touch up kit. Sons MK1 has a few dents but its an old car and as long as theres no rust he lives with it. If you mean the bite point on clutch being high it may mean its getting worn but if its not slipping I wouldnt bother until it starts. If you mean the height of pedal its probably normal as its hydraulic clutch. The vibrations may be wheels out of balance but as there new tyres I assume they were balanced so it could be slightly worn bushes. Sons swing arm bushes are past it and he gets a bit of vibration/wobble at higher speeds. I would get wheels checked for balance just in case a weight has come off. Check the wiring at the door pillar for breaks which may explain the window problem. Alasdair

  • Sponsor

The little dent and the tiiiiiny rust spots should be totally ignored, not worth a moment's effort; neither will ever threaten the future of the car.

Alasdair is spot on with wheel balance checking, it may have shed a weight. Also about the door loom wiring.

Create an account or sign in to comment

Recently Browsing 1

Important Information

Welcome to BRISKODA. Please note the following important links Terms of Use. We have a comprehensive Privacy Policy. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.

Account

Navigation

Configure browser push notifications

Chrome (Android)
  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.