Diesel, Hybrid, or other?

I currently drive a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 SXI, I'm looking to get a new car and I'm keen to get the best economy possible. I'm not fussed about aesthetics. Even though I live in a City (cardiff) I commute...

Why is my Skoda Fabia Greenline II returning worse mpg than the Fabia Greenline I I had previously?

I have recently bought a Skoda Fabia Greenline II estate, having run a Greenline I estate for nearly three years and easily achieved the stated combined mpg of 68.9. It was therefore with confidence that...

What's wrong with a 1.6 TDI?

I have had Skoda Octavia TDI 1.9 Ambiente hatchback for almost eleven years and now I am going to buy a Skoda Octavia TDI 1.6. Ambiente hatchback. What is the difference between these two cars? I have...

Replace or repair?

I bought a SEAT Altea XL 1.9 diesel Stylance new, at a good price, four years ago from Perry's of Aylesbury. It has been serviced by Perry's throughout. It suits our needs, is enjoyable to drive and...

Transmissionary position

SS from Dover wrote to you about problems starting her VW Polo automatic. I have the same problem with my Octavia 2.0TDI DSG (I also have to shift the gear selector in and out of "P" a few times before...

Guiles per gallon

The article comparing diesel and petrol Fabias was very interesting but was probably not how most people drive most of the time. I am trying to choose between two Octavias: the 1.2 TSI petrol (currently...

Buying a car with 4WD

I am looking for a four-wheel-drive hatchback. It must have a manual gearbox, a petrol engine, 04/5 seats, max 5 to 8 years old. I have around £10,000 have looked at the Focus RS. It's a bit small so...

Downsizing

Due to poor fuel economy and rising fuel costs I'm changing my Suzuki Grand Vitara diesel (06 plate). My budget is around £11-£12K for used car. I drive a short urban route to work (20 mile round trip/day);...

Replacing our Octavia

Please advise: When should we change an Octavia 2009 VRS CR estate with 25k miles, and for what? Superb estate, Passat, or an used A6? Best quality, reliability a priority, petrol or diesel? We do lots...

Need a new large car

I currently have a 2007 Berlingo Multispace and I am looking to change it. Under consideration are the Skoda Roomster Scout 1.6 or a Berlingo 110 xtr. Have you any thoughts or alternatives? The car would...