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Originally Posted by netchef 
The TAFE people told me these first batch of Fabias are entirely imported. Even the battery comes from the Czech plant, so I don’t know what sort of warranties are on offer. Does anyone know if I can opt for an extended warranty? Does it make sense?
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Get it if they have it. Skoda service can be costly and also the parts.
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Originally Posted by netchef The service intervals I’m told are 10,000 kms, but they recommend a check-up at 5K kms before the first free service. At the rate my folks use the car we may just about hit 5K in a year. |
5K check up would be free right? And they use synthetics ?You could have opted for the petrol version as they will be doing just 5k.
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The music system: The in-dash CD-cum-radio player is reminiscent of what the Swift offers (petrol?). Sadly there are only 4 front-mounted speakers: 2 in the doors, and 2 that bounce off the windscreen. I’m a music freak and love to immerse myself in my music while driving, so it is a disappointment not to have the thump of rear speakers on tap for my rock and jazz listening. In my humble opinion, this set up is good for western classical or ghazals—I can vouch that Brahms and Chopin sounded like they were performing just for us right there in the Fabia. If one is looking for more rambunctious bytes, an amplifier and rear speakers would be my prescription
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What they have is good. Heard it once. Sadly they dont have pre-amp out or even rear outs.
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Originally Posted by netchef
The power windows can be shut or opened from the outside (with the engine off), using the keys. Just twist the key in the door lock, hold it a few seconds, and all windows are operated. Helluva feature when you’ve stepped out of the car after turning off the engine, only to find an offside window down
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Thats a neat feature.
Nice write up
