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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.

Airbag systems work thanks to onboard sensors that detect when a car has crashed. A small explosive device in the airbag module detonates, inflating the airbag, which protects the driver and passenger from impact with the front of the car.

This system has several components: the ECU, ignitor, sensors, inflator, warning lights, passenger occupancy sensors and the airbags themselves. If one or more of these develops a fault, you'll need to book a car airbag repair as soon as possible.

Learn more about how airbags work in this guide.

The most obvious sign you need an airbag ECU repair is the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) warning light. When the airbag warning light comes on and stays on, an airbag light repair may be required, though the problem is likely related to the system rather than the light itself. In fact, the light may indicate a sensor problem, in which case you'll need to book a car airbag sensor repair.