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Author(s)
A. K. Legg
Publisher
Haynes Publishing Group
Date of Publication
14/11/2006
Language(s)
English
Format
Hardback
ISBN-10
1844253767
ISBN-13
9781844253760
Genre
Vehicle Maintenance & Manuals
Series Title
Haynes Service and Repair Manuals
Publication Data
Place of Publication
Somerset
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Imprint
J H Haynes & Co Ltd
Dimensions
Height
280 mm
Pagination
368
Editorial Details
Format Details
Paper over boards
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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When Haynes superb manuals first became popular any average mechanically able person could, with the right tools, tackle 90+% of the jobs that you might need to do on a car. In fact those who owned similar types of car to the Fabia in the 60's could easily remove and rebuild an engine from something like a Ford Anglia. It was almost as utilitarian as a Jeep. Nowadays however the professional mechanic will resort to a diagnostic computer before so much as picking up a spanner. Then there's the fact that modern engines will last many more miles than an Anglia's engine could, even if the dreaded rust didn't eat the car first?
I can only give this book 3 stars because it spends far too much time on covering complexities that only a handful of folk are ever likely to attempt. How many people rebuild Fabia engines? Even car enthusiasts are hardly likely to start tinkering with the innards of an engine designed for economy and reliability are they? Those who seek extra performance wouldn't start here anyway?
However when it comes to the sort of stuff that is still easily achievable by competent DIY mechanics the quality of the pictures is just not clear enough. Pictures are divorced from the text that relates to them and the print quality is just not good enough. Even more lacking is detail on how to remove necessary pieces of internal trim, often required to access and service switches and wiring. So much of this is just cleverly designed "push fit" nowadays but if you don't know how to remove it correctly you can end up breaking it.
In conclusion, as a regular purchaser of Haynes manuals for every car I ever owned, I feel that they've rather lost the plot. DIY mechanics will often be forced to dealerships just because so much is governed by electronic management sytems nowadays. Few folk are likely to ever rebuild an engine and yet the tasks that are still "do-able" are poorly covered. My last faults were diagnosed by reading Skoda Forums online and enthusiasts had posted detailed coloured pictures of one issue I had. I know that Haynes are aware of the issues I've raised but I still feel that there is a place for user manuals but with a greater emphasis on what is still DIYable and what's going to need computer diagnosis and even management sytem resets.
I can only give this book 3 stars because it spends far too much time on covering complexities that only a handful of folk are ever likely to attempt. How many people rebuild Fabia engines? Even car enthusiasts are hardly likely to start tinkering with the innards of an engine designed for economy and reliability are they? Those who seek extra performance wouldn't start here anyway?
However when it comes to the sort of stuff that is still easily achievable by competent DIY mechanics the quality of the pictures is just not clear enough. Pictures are divorced from the text that relates to them and the print quality is just not good enough. Even more lacking is detail on how to remove necessary pieces of internal trim, often required to access and service switches and wiring. So much of this is just cleverly designed "push fit" nowadays but if you don't know how to remove it correctly you can end up breaking it.
In conclusion, as a regular purchaser of Haynes manuals for every car I ever owned, I feel that they've rather lost the plot. DIY mechanics will often be forced to dealerships just because so much is governed by electronic management sytems nowadays. Few folk are likely to ever rebuild an engine and yet the tasks that are still "do-able" are poorly covered. My last faults were diagnosed by reading Skoda Forums online and enthusiasts had posted detailed coloured pictures of one issue I had. I know that Haynes are aware of the issues I've raised but I still feel that there is a place for user manuals but with a greater emphasis on what is still DIYable and what's going to need computer diagnosis and even management sytem resets.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Had numerous haynes manuals in the past, these don't seem to be as easy to follow as they used to be. Printed on very poor quality blotting style paper with small pictures.
A normal numeric index has been replace with a fancy alphanumeric one to bring it into the 21st Century. Just a gimmick like the space shuttle manual.
Nice clear colour photo on the back of a photographer taking a picture of a mechanic holding a clutch - pity the manual isn't like that. Only other colour images are adverts for the useful manuals everyone should have on their coffee tables like "Walrus Cleaning" & "Defusing Nuclear devices".
This is probably the reason why it is shrunk wrapped on the shelves at Halfords.
A normal numeric index has been replace with a fancy alphanumeric one to bring it into the 21st Century. Just a gimmick like the space shuttle manual.
Nice clear colour photo on the back of a photographer taking a picture of a mechanic holding a clutch - pity the manual isn't like that. Only other colour images are adverts for the useful manuals everyone should have on their coffee tables like "Walrus Cleaning" & "Defusing Nuclear devices".
This is probably the reason why it is shrunk wrapped on the shelves at Halfords.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A must have for any owner who doesn't want to keep paying exhorbitant garrage bills.
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Hmm average content
I must admit I sold this book in the end. I bought it to help me with small repairs on my Fabia vRS. Read more
Published 1 month ago by ASmith
it's all I use.
I've never used any other publisher except Haynes, for all my vehicles, and I've never gone wrong with them.
This is no different. Read more
This is no different. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Eric
Very useful book
This book has helped me to solve many problems with my car and the Haynes series have often been very helpful and a life saver in the past.
Published 10 months ago by Mr. S. Cox
Haynes manual.
Probably as comprehensive as it could get, or you will need.Skoda Fabia Petrol and Diesel Service and Repair Manual: 2000 to 2006 (Haynes Service and Repair Manuals)
Published 14 months ago by skoda fan.
Good but could be better
This book basically contains all the information you'd ever want on your Skoda Fabia and even a bit more (I have a diesel and there's model specific info on all the petrol models... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Maro
Car workshop manual
This was purchased for my husband as a present.
Very pleased with the book which is informative
with clear diagrams. Read more
Very pleased with the book which is informative
with clear diagrams. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Geegee
Useful reference guide
Typical Haynes manual for assistance with any of those jobs that you want to tackle alone. Lists of the complexity of the job to be tackled with photographs and diagrams where... Read more
Published 18 months ago by M. Jenks
Could do better
I needed to change the temperature sensor and thermostat on my Fabia. The instructions are a little adrift as both items come as an assembled package or the temperature sensor on... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Pedro
workshop manual.
I have purchased Haynes Manuals over the years and have always found them to be invaluable. This edition was no exception. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Mr. J. Causer
Haynes Skoda Fabia 2000 to 2006 repair manual.
I have been waiting for this manual to be available for some time.
Previous Haynes manuals I have had have been very good but this latest one has lower quality paper and not... Read more
Previous Haynes manuals I have had have been very good but this latest one has lower quality paper and not... Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2009 by N. Pratt
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