Whats wrong with my Skoda Fabia 1.4?

My car wouldn't start after travelling 5 miles, changed the battery. Then today on the motorway, Power steering light came on as well as alternator light, then the engine cut out on me, car wouldn't restart...

Servicing an old Fabia Is it worth it?

I own a 2004 Skoda Fabia 1.2 petrol. It has just passed the MOT with the help of new suspension parts, but no advisories. The car has passed 134,000 miles and has always been serviced annually. Is it worth...

Would the advantages of V-Power fuel be felt in a 13 year-old car?

I've seen you recommend V-Power fuel multiple times and seen the reasons why - but I've always been told that if a car is regularly run on a lower grade of fuel (for example always supermarket fuel) then...

Should I change the cam belt on my Fabia?

I have just clocked up 153,000 miles in my 2004 Skoda Fabia VRS. The cam belt and water pump were last replaced three years ago at 113,000 miles, should I have it done again for peace of mind? Also, will...

Do you have any info on the Fabia 1.9SDI?

I'm looking to buy a cheap used Skoda Fabia which I intend to run for around one year. I recently found a 2001 Fabia Comfort Estate with the 1.9SDi engine which I nearly bought, but hesitation cost me...

Why is my Skoda Fabia blowing white smoke?

I have bought a 2003 Skoda Fabia saloon which has done 130,000 miles. The car is blowing white smoke when starting from cold and smells when running and is sometimes a little hesitant when accelerating A...

Front windscreen wipers won't work but motor is working

The wipers on my 2000 Skoda Fabia have stopped working. The motor is working and the lever inside car clicks when flicking it up as if it is trying to work but no power is getting to it. Any ideas?

Is the Skoda Fabia susceptible to transmission failure?

Is there a know problem with the gearbox fitted to the Skoda Fabia Mk1, 1.2 petrol engine? Mine has failed after only 60,000 mile and I've been quoted £2000 to fit a new 'box. Surely this cannot be acceptable,...

Am I entitled compensation after shoddy customer service?

A few months ago I took my eight year old Skoda Fabia to my local dealer for repairs. We were told that it needed £2333 spending on it to fix the fault. When the car continued to have a fault we were then...

Car dealer now claims he's a private seller - what are my rights?

Three weeks ago I bought a 2001 Skoda Fabia from an individual who sells cars for a living. He doesn’t have a forecourt, but does have a website with multiple cars for sale. Since buying the Skoda I have...