can you recommend a suitable, powerful replacement for my Octavia Estate vRS?

I currently own a 2005 'old shape' Skoda Octavia Estate vRS. It has been a great car with plenty of performance, and is totally reliable and flexible. I fancy a change and will appreciate your advice on...

Should I buy a petrol or diesel Skoda Yeti Greenline for short drives and occasional longer journeys?

I would like to buy an economical Yeti Greenline for my last car. I am going to live in a very rural area and I will be doing a short drive most days to find nice walks for me and my dogs. However, I will...

Do diesel engines use more fuel in Winter?

Can you tell me if diesel engines use more fuel in winter?

Sat nav doesn't recognise UK post codes

I bought a new Skoda Superb estate in July 2000. I very soon learned that the sat nav would not accept a full six digit post code. I have been told by the dealer that there is no free software update...

Are DSG automatics ok?

I want a small automatic and was wondering about the Skoda Fabia. Have been told by friends that DSG autos are not a good choice. Is this so? Otherwise what else would you recommend? It needs to fit in...

Which Skoda Superb Estate is reliable?

I would love to buy a Superb Estate as a family car to keep it for a long time. Resources are not limitless, so I have to keep overall cost over 10 years and roughly 170,000 miles in mind. I read of...

Fuel consumption in winter

Hi can you tell me if diesel engines use more diesel in the cold weather? My economy has dropped from 55mpg in the warm weather To 46-47 Mpg in the winter.

2005-2006 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI Reliability

I would like to ask you about the reliability of The MK2 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI. I know that they are great overall, but I would like to know what you think about the mechanical and electrical reliability...

Snow chains and winter tyres

I have a Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI with summer tyres fitted. Tyre size 205/55/R16. I have a set of snow chains that fit. I'm planning to get a set of winter tyres and Skoda have recommended 195/65/R15. My...

Buying a new small car

I am looking to replace an 8 year old Toyota Yaris 1.0 3 door, which I've generally been happy with. Am happy with the size and level of comfort, do about 10-12,000 miles a year and don't need 5 doors....