In the handbook of my 02 Fabia TDi it states the cambelt should be changed at 90,000 km (56,250 miles). My car has only done 37,000 miles in its 5 years. When I contacted Skoda UK customer services, about another aspect of the service schedule, they tell me the cambelt should be changed now. Is this another example of the confusion that seems endemic in Skoda HQ.

The other matter was this;

The Fabia service schedule is based on a 4 year cycle based on annual mileage of 10k miles, or 12 months, whichever comes first. This means that low mileage cars are subject to the 12 months cycle.

The 4 years involve a minor service on years 1 and 3; an intermediate service on year 2; a major service on year 4. Then back to year 1.

At the insistence of the service staff at the main dealers I have had minor services at years 1 and 3. Intermediate services at years 2 and 4 and a major service this year 5.

What are the experts thoughts on these matters?

Regards Gibbo

The problem is your handbook is five years old and things change.

60,000 miles and four years is the limit on yours for a cambelt.

And yes a four year service is treated as a 40k regardsless of mileage.