Which engine?
Hi, I thinking of changing my Octavia 1.4 TSI for a new Fabia and wondered which 1.2 TSI engine is best to get. Most reviews seem to prefer the 90ps version, bit I would welcome the view of owners of...
View ArticleRoof bars and box for estate
Hello all, Found this site invaluable whilst researching purchase of first new car. Bought an estate which has roof rails. Looking for any pointers on roof bars and boxes. There is such a difference in...
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Have a bought the right caliper? Fabia vrs mk1
So my rear left caliper has seized up and is sticking like mad on my fabia vrs so bought this caliper to replace it... Before I paint it and get it ready for fitting can anyone confirm it is the right...
View ArticleFault Code P0302
Driving home last night giving the car some beans and the EML+ engine management light came on, and the car started running like a bag of spanners. As I keep the code reader in the car I pulled in and...
View ArticleNew owner - questions
Any of these possible? The steering wheel is a bit of centre - too far left IIRC by say 1cm. Every now & then this annoys me. I know, I know.... Is this adjustable? Having come from a manual...
View ArticleBLT Ticking at Cold/Sporadic
Come home from work Monday night to notice the engine quite ticky when reversing into my spot.. got out of the car and gave it a little revs and the Ticking increased with engine speed.. Tuesday...
View ArticleTart...
Right boys, where to start- Has anyone painted the outer faces on thier Vrs manifold heatshield? If so was it successful or stupid........ Just wanting to tidy the heatshield up as its looking tired...
View ArticleVcds steering weight change fluid leak
Hello all, I just wanted to let people be aware if they intend to change the steering weight code via vcds then proceed with caution as after making mine lighter, my Fabias steering rack started...
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Polo GT - VRS front brakes
Hi all. 1st post but just want to check that Audi TT 225 MK1 front brakes will fit my 2005 Polo GT / Fabia VRS? Have checked list in tech guides but wanted to be sure. Thanks in advance
View ArticleNew front bumper for vRS?
A friend reversed a tractor into my car (2013 Skoda Fabia vRS). The front bumper is pretty badly damaged. He wants to pay to replace it. How much does a new front bumper cost and from where can I buy...
View Article1.2TSI Cambelt?
Dear all It's probably been asked before & I apologise if so. Does the Fabia Mk2 1.2TSI have a cambelt - if yes I suppose I'm a numbnuts for not checking but I've just booked the wife's 5 year old...
View ArticlePotential mk2 owner questions
Hi all, I'm currently in the process of searching for a new car, one of my wishes on my list is steering wheel controls. At the moment the Fabia's i've seen have fit my requirements bar this one....
View ArticleSkoda servicing
On another forum there is a debate as to whether a car on a PCP has to have been serviced by a Skoda dealer to maintain the value of the car. Any thoughts? Anyone traded in a PCP without full Skoda...
View ArticleSkoda fabia 1.4 tdi PD 3 ... 17" kentaur alloys (roomster scout alloys)
Hi folks, I have a 2007 Fabia 1.4 TDI PD 3 and was hoping to upgrade the current alloys 16"Atria wheels (205/45/16) to the optional roomster scout alloys 17"Kentaur wheels(215/40/17) does anyone...
View ArticleRattles- How to fix collection
I've seen many reports of Mk3 users complaining about rattles in the cabin. There are many potential places to get them rattles from, and every car is that tiny bit different, but this are my...
View ArticleApple CarPlay via Mirrorlink
Hi, just about to order a new Fabia SEL and not sure whether I need to spec voice control in order to make a receive hands free calls etc. I have an iPhone 6 Plus and see that it can link to the car...
View ArticleLeft engine gearbox mount has gone ?
My left Gearbox / Engine mount has gone directly underneath the airbox and battery , but I'm unsure out of these 2 which one is the right part ? I don't fancy a vibra technics from the mixed reviews ....
View ArticleABF engine Skoda Fabia
Hello everyone, I can't find it on the internet, so i thought mabye you guys know the answer. Is it possible to fit an ABF 2.0 16v engine from a SEAT Ibiza into a Skoda fabia mk1? I thought there is...
View ArticleSkoda fabia 1.4 intermittent starting
I'm having an intermittent issue where my fabia 04 won't start, it almost catches on but then just splutters out. Happened last night, and no luck after about 10 attempts. Funny thing is the next day...
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Reverse Gear Notchiness - Manual Box
Hi ... wondered if anyone has had any issues with a difficulty selecting reverse gear ? Car is a 5sp Manual 1.2, 90. Have had the car with dealer - and they've not found anything unusual. But it...
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