Why does my friend's Skoda Roomster lock him inside?

A friend of mine has a Skoda Roomster that is spacious and comfortable, but has a number of idiosyncrasies. On occasions it locks all the doors with him inside and all the electric windows become inoperable....

What is causing water ingress in my 2008 Skoda Octavia?

I have a 2008 Skoda Octavia 2.0 FSI Tiptronic L&K estate, which is a lovely car marred by a persistent problem of water ingress affecting the rear offside passenger floor. So far, it has cost £320, part-subsidised...

A replacement part has damaged my engine

GSF car spares supplied me with a replacement expansion tank for my car, and also a screw cap to go with it and some anti-freeze. This was done by me checking the stock online and going to my local branch...

Buying used car

Could you give me your advice about cars like Skoda Superb 2008, BMW 3 Series E90, Mercedes C-Class W204, Kia Optima, Hyundai i40 estate or any other good car for everyday driving and long journeys for...

Which cars have a low boot sill for wheelchair loading?

My wife and I are both in our late 70s and we have a disabled son (spina bifida) who is 50 years old. We have two cars, one a Skoda Roomster, which my wife drives (and which is registered disabled for...

My Skoda Yeti can slip out of gear when reversing - has this been improved on the new Yeti?

I have a Motability Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI with the DSG automatic gearbox. I love the car but have found the gearbox unsatisfactory in that it can slip out of gear when reversing slowly (uphill, usually) and...

Do garages routinely round up the price of oil during an oil change?

My wife last week took her Skoda Fabia 1.2 to the local Skoda dealer for an oil and filter change. When she came home she checked the bill a little more closely than she had at the dealer's. The price...

Which diesel SUV for rural use?

We currently drive a Mercedes-Benz SLK and a Fiesta but with both of these cars I am now experiencing back/leg pain after driving for an hour or so. Earlier in year we holidayed in the USA where we drove...

Skoda or Hyundai

I travel about 45,000 miles a year, 90% is motorway use. I currently have a Skoda Superb 1.9 diesel on a 56 plate with long life service intervals. I purchased it main dealer approved used two years...

Which tyres for a Skoda Fabia 1.2 diesel?

I need to know the best tyres for my Skoda Fabia Green Line 1.2 Diesel to buy. i.e. best for wet roads, wear, etc. Don't want to pay for a high performance tyre. Just the best all round tyre.