The Airbag warning light came on. A part was ordered and replaced (sensor ring.)
Coolant leaks from various hose locations. (Three occasions.) After the first occasion I noticed a gunky emulsion at the oil filler cap, but the dealer assured me this was normal. After the second coolant leak fix, this emulsion has cleared.
Rear windscreen washer stopped working due to a shattered connector in the pipe somewhere under the vehicle.
Also failed when the hose came adrift from a connector.
Fuel pipe leak caused by a failed Jubilee clip.
Major breakdown due to failed cam belt at 20,000 miles. Loss of compression and valves needed attention.
Cold starting difficulties.
Rattles have developed in the dashboard trim area.
I must state that the car was converted to duel fuel (LPG) by a contractor engaged by my Skoda dealer. I am not decided if some of the problems experienced may be due to the aftermarket conversion.
The equipment level for the Comfort complete with Air Con, ABS, Traction control, Front Power windows etc means the Fabia is great value.
The paintwork seems very susceptible to scratches and paint chips.
The 3 year warranty and servicing also add value to the car.
The dealership have been very accommodating, but I have concerns about the mechanic pride and capability in their work during servicing.
They should sort this problem out concerning the windscreen washer.
My Skoda vRS is only a few months old and I had to take it in for a warranty repair because of failure of the rear windscreen washer. Water gushed out of windscreen wash system.
It took four days to arrange for a warranty repair during which time of course the car was not complying with the law.
Why has this simple problem been left unresolved. The Skoda dealer said that the same parts had been reconnected and no modifications had been done and so the problem could happen again.
This is rather shameful. Wonder if it also applies to equivalent models in the Volkswagen range.
Bought a Skoda Fabia Comfort in 2001 as we fell in love with it. Since then, it's been back to the garage an inordinate amount of times for such a young car, and all for different things.
Things that have gone wrong:
1) Within the first year, radiator needed replacing.
2) Different lights seem to come up on the display every couple of months necessitating a visit to the dealer every time. Sometimes, they have just said it's a very sensitive computer and there's nothing wrong. It's still very worrying for the driver.
3) A few weeks ago, the engine light came on and something to do with the exhaust needed changing. It was done and covered by the warranty. Now, the light is back on again and I have to take it back - yet more wasted time and time off work as they are not open on Sundays.
4) Rear windscreen wash - no water comes out. It blocked last year, they cleared it. Blocked again.
5) Front passenger window control stopped working. Can only put window down, not up now.
6) Excessive trembling of the engine when car is stopped, even if not on a hill - feels like the car's going to stall. Yet engine oil levels etc are fine - they checked it all out for me a few weeks ago.
7) Both front and back wipers make a "creaky" sound.
The dealership I go to is generally friendly, but, e.g., now I have to wait a few days before taking the car in - I had to book an appointment. In the meantime, they assure me the car is safe to drive (with engine light on). The manual is far more cautious.
We're quite upset as we're otherwise fond of the car. Next time though, before buying a car, I will trawl the net to read driver reviews on sites like this one. I doubt it will be a Skoda.
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