New Fabia vRS checklist

cask · 09-11-2006, 00:10

I am due to collect a new Fabia vRS this weekend and would appreciate your advice on what items to check when the hand over time comes?
I have looked for earlier threads but nothing seems to have been collected together for this purpose.
This is my first post and after reading through some of the earlier posts on this forum I have to say that I am most impressed with the depth of knowledge and friendliness I have come across.

Cask

r32 · 09-11-2006, 10:56

Well having just picked up mine a few weeks ago:

Check for creased rear seat covers (Mine had this)
Check for lumps in the paintwork (my spoiler and passenger sill had lumps UNDER the paint, which according to the dealer is impossible...)
Stutter at 1.8k revs (Mine had this too...)
If you have xenons specced, ask them to raise them to the legal limit at PDI (as they are always too low in my experience)
Obviously check for scratches, swirl marks or any paintwork defects before you leave the dealer, as returning later with a scratch is much harder to prove you didnt do it!

ScoobyChris · 09-11-2006, 13:53

If it's been stood outside, you may want to check the rear door cards and seals for signs of dampness as this is a known problem that will be more prevalent in this weather!

Chris

Mouse · 09-11-2006, 16:03

Check alloys are not scratched.

Check all switchgear works and revcounter and multi trip computer

Check fuel filler cap release switch opens and just as important closes

Check oil level

Check you have owners manual, radio manual and all paperwork.

Everything was OK on my car

I did none of this all i wanted was the keys and to get going for a spin.

r32 · 09-11-2006, 16:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mouse

Check alloys are not scratched.

Check you have owners manual, radio manual and all paperwork.

Oh and of course the all important radio code!

SteVRs · 09-11-2006, 17:36

Radio is coded to the loom IIRC.

Check for gear lever rattle too.

bryand · 09-11-2006, 17:40

... And for the brakes graunching in reverse.

postmanpat · 09-11-2006, 17:48

gear lever rattle when stood at idle and when accalerating hard in gear.

When checking switches rear heated window switch is known to stick in needs a bit planing from side iirc.

09-11-2006, 00:10	#1
cask Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Deepest Darkest Posts: 5 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New Fabia vRS checklist I am due to collect a new Fabia vRS this weekend and would appreciate your advice on what items to check when the hand over time comes? I have looked for earlier threads but nothing seems to have been collected together for this purpose. This is my first post and after reading through some of the earlier posts on this forum I have to say that I am most impressed with the depth of knowledge and friendliness I have come across. Cask

09-11-2006, 10:56	#2
r32 Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 65 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New Fabia vRS checklist Well having just picked up mine a few weeks ago: Check for creased rear seat covers (Mine had this) Check for lumps in the paintwork (my spoiler and passenger sill had lumps UNDER the paint, which according to the dealer is impossible...) Stutter at 1.8k revs (Mine had this too...) If you have xenons specced, ask them to raise them to the legal limit at PDI (as they are always too low in my experience) Obviously check for scratches, swirl marks or any paintwork defects before you leave the dealer, as returning later with a scratch is much harder to prove you didnt do it! __________________

09-11-2006, 13:53	#3
ScoobyChris Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Andover Posts: 18,193 Members Car: Fiat Panda Thanks: 15 Thanked 335 Times in 289 Posts	Re: New Fabia vRS checklist If it's been stood outside, you may want to check the rear door cards and seals for signs of dampness as this is a known problem that will be more prevalent in this weather! Chris __________________ Holding up the traffic in a little Italian..........

09-11-2006, 16:03	#4
Mouse Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 449 Members Car: Furby VRS Thanks: 88 Thanked 35 Times in 34 Posts	Re: New Fabia vRS checklist Check alloys are not scratched. Check all switchgear works and revcounter and multi trip computer Check fuel filler cap release switch opens and just as important closes Check oil level Check you have owners manual, radio manual and all paperwork. Everything was OK on my car I did none of this all i wanted was the keys and to get going for a spin. __________________ Black Magic Fabia v/RS *Skoda Fabia VRS ! Practical & Exciting !*

09-11-2006, 17:36	#6
SteVRs Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 3,065 Members Car: Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus Thanks: 4 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts	Re: New Fabia vRS checklist Radio is coded to the loom IIRC. Check for gear lever rattle too.

09-11-2006, 17:40	#7
bryand Fabian Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,769 Members Car: Volvo C30 2.0D Thanks: 1 Thanked 21 Times in 19 Posts	Re: New Fabia vRS checklist ... And for the brakes graunching in reverse.

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