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Should I get the emissions update done on my 100,000 mile Skoda Suberb?

I own a 2009 Skoda Superb. It runs very well, done 110,000 miles and I plan to keep it. Skoda have invited me to bring it in for emission software change,...

Tags: fuel economy dpf injectors diesel cars owning consumer advice nox emissions egr problems emissions fix volkswagen emissions fix
Skoda Superb 2008 - 2015

What cars would fit my mobility scooter without removing passenger space?

I'm disabled with MS and I'm trying to find a car that would fit my Quingo Flyte mobility scooter docking station with ramp, which is proving to be quite...

Tags: boot space mpvs vans family cars disabled drivers large family cars wheelchair
Skoda Toyota Superb Estate 2015 on Auris Touring Sports 2013 on

I took my car to a hand car wash - and now the electric windows don't work?

I have a strange query. It was incredibly hot yesterday and I used the air conditioning on faster roads and opened the windows in 30mph zones. I thought...

Tags: air con car wash electrical faults electric windows
Skoda Fabia 2007 - 2015

Should I replace my 2009 Skoda Fabia TDI?

I have a 2009 Skoda Fabia 1.9 TDI from new, part of the original scrappage scheme. It's fully maintained with a mileage of 113,000, primarily due to two...

Tags: maintenance and servicing diesel cars owning consumer advice repair or replace? replacing a diesel
Skoda Fabia 2007 - 2015

I need a small, easy to parallel park car - what do you recommend?

I haven't driven in 20 years. Now I have moved to the Netherlands and need a small car that is small, easy to drive and easy to parallel park, mostly for...

Tags: cheap cars buying a new car buying and selling driving abroad small cars easy to park consumer advice
Volkswagen SEAT Skoda Dacia Hyundai Peugeot Citroen Toyota Suzuki Vauxhall KIA Up 2012 on Mii 2012 on Citigo 2012 on Sandero 2013 on i10 2014 on 108 2014 on C1 2014 on Aygo 2014 on Celerio 2015 on Viva  2015 on Picanto 2017 on

Am I wasting my money using super unleaded fuel?

I have three cars - 2011 Mazda MX5 Roadster 2.0-litre, 2011 Mazda 2 TS2 1.35-litre and 2016 Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI SEL. I am using Shell V-POWER U/L in all...

Tags: premium fuels owning consumer advice super unleaded
Skoda Mazda Yeti 2009 on 2 2007 - 2015 MX-5 Roadster Coupe 2006 - 2015

Can you suggest a good SUV with torque converter transmission?

My present Motability car is a Skoda Yeti 1.2 DSG. It's time to replace this car and I want my next car to have a torque converter transmission. I have...

Tags: buying a new suv motability scheme torque convertor lease cars suvs timing chain consumer advice
Skoda Suzuki Mazda Peugeot Yeti 2009 on Vitara 2015 on CX-3 2015 on 3008 2017 on

Should I get the emissions update on my Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI?

I have a Skoda Fabia 1.6 TDI. I just got the recall letter for the emissions upgrade, but I'm not happy to do it. Have any Fabia 1.6 TDI owners had it...

Tags: volkswagen emissions scandal diesel engines injectors diesel cars owning consumer advice nox emissions egr problems emissions fix
Skoda Fabia 2015 on

Do you recommend using a higher grade petrol like Shell V-Power?

Having read your columns for many years I notice how you advocate the regular use of higher grade petrol. I have a Skoda Octavia Scout 1.8 TSI and inside...

Tags: v-power additives premium fuels owning timing chain consumer advice shell rpm
Skoda Octavia 2013 on

My daughter's new Skoda Citigo is faulty - what do you think we should do?

Our daughter purchased a 2013 Skoda Citigo earlier this year after passing her driving test. The car is now developing a problem selecting first and reverse...

Tags: liability clutch failure legal and consumer advice gearbox fault consumer rights owning new drivers expired warranty
Skoda Citigo 2012 on