Compare Skoda AdBlue repair quotes from specialist garages

Skoda is known for creating high-quality cars that offer excellent value for money. If the results of the Carbuyer Best Car Awards 2023 are anything to go by, this is a winning formula: the Skoda Fabia was named 'Best Small Car' by a panel of automotive experts and road testers, the Octavia won 'Best Estate Car', and the Kodiaq was unbeatable in the Large Family Car category.

The most expensive car Skoda ever built wasn't made from the usual materials like metal and rubber - instead, it was a replica Fabia made of cake. You might remember the iconic and highly successful advertising campaign, soundtracked by Julie Andrews' My Favourite Things, which aired in 2007 and cost almost £500,000 to make.

This guide discusses whether Skoda beats Volkswagen for maintenance and repair costs.

AdBlue is a diesel exhaust fluid sprayed in small amounts onto exhaust gas, turning the NOx into less harmful nitrogen and water. If your car runs out of AdBlue while driving, its performance will be significantly reduced; when you stop the engine, it won't start again until you refill the tank.

Pump failure is one of the most common issues associated with the AdBlue system. Fortunately, an AdBlue pump repair or replacement isn't usually costly. Other problems include contamination and failure of the nozzle, NOx sensor and the AdBlue control unit.

You'll need to book an AdBlue system repair if your car develops any of these faults. Most of the time, the mechanic will run an AdBlue fault diagnostic first. Booking a car AdBlue service, which involves a top-up of fluid and a general check of the system's components, can help prevent the above issues.