Should our Skoda Fabia return lower MPG than our Octavia?

For nine years we drove a Skoda Octavia 1.9TDIs. We downsized to a Fabia 1.6TDI expecting to get increased mpg but have been sadly disappointed. The Octavia usually averaged 52-54mpg and sometimes almost...

Does the Skoda Yeti have a dual mass flywheel?

I've been reading about the problems with dual mass flywheels on diesel cars, but had thought it was only manual models that were susceptible. However, I've since heard that automatics can also be affected....

The ESP warning light is illuminated on my Octavia vRS - will Skoda fix it?

I have a 2006 Skoda Octavia vRS. I have read that a lot of people are having the same problem as myself that the ESP light is on. Has Skoda accepted this as a fault and is it willing to fix it?

Replacing our Octavia

I need to replace my six year old Octavia 1.6 FSI. We are also both now working locally so our annual mileage will be 6-8000 miles at most. We are considering a nearly new petrol Ocavia but I've fallen...

When's my Fabia's cambelt due?

Car owned is a Skoda Fabia 2 1.4. Can you advise me when the cambelt needs changing because I am receiving different advice from different garages. The car was registered in Jan 2008 and has done only...

Bought a car with a new engine without realising.

I've bought a used 2010 Skoda Octavia VRS. When purchased, I purchased on the assumption that at 21,000 miles the car was on its original engine. I later found out that only one month before purchase...

Rough running Octavia vRS

I have an 07 plate petrol Octavia VRS with 72k on the clock. Recently it has begun to run roughly when the engine is cold. At idle it is probably best described as a slight misfire that can be felt from...

Changing to a Yeti from an Alfa 147?

I have a 10 year old Alfa 147 2.0 petrol owned from new, now with 64k miles on the clock and am thinking of changing for a Skoda Yeti 4X4 to make it easier for me to get to work in the winter - I run a...

Can I fit longer-lasting tyres to my Skoda Superb?

I own a 2009 Skoda Superb 170 TDI DSG which has 225/40 R18 low profile tyres fitted, and these tyres wear much more quickly than the tyres on my four previous Skodas. It is also very easy to damage the...

Which diesel 4x4 for low miles?

My immediate rural location requires a 4X4 to cope with narrow lanes, muddy verges, getting out of the way of other vehicles and winter conditions. My current car is a 2007 Skoda Octavia 4X4 estate with...