Why is there a spelling mistake in the latest Skoda Octavia advertisement?

Have you noticed that Skoda is offering 'ELETRIC' windows on its Octavia model? (See Auto Express issue 1156 page 6.)

Advice on a tow car - Yeti or CR-V?

I have a leased A4 Avant 9 - my 4th - that is going back at end of Aug 2011. I will not be doing the high mileage, 30,000 per year in the future as I will be semi retired - probably around 10,000 per...

New Skoda Roomster - which engine?

We want to buy a (probably new) Roomster as long as we can cope with the four-month wait. I don't know which engine to go for. Does this Skoda have the same VAG 1.4 diesel that appears to be disappointing...

Which Hatchback? Petrol or Diesel? On a £4,000 budget? A car for life?

My wife and I are looking for a second car. Our current car, a Skoda Superb is our current and only car and is, and will continue to be, used for commuting and long distance driving (ie to Wales, Scotland...

Alper beater

We are looking to replace our trusty 10 year old SAAB 9-5 Estate with a new manual diesel estate (or similar). It will be used mainly for an 80 mile daily M4 commute. We drive to the Alps so it must also...

SkodaYeti - diesel or petrol?

I'd like to buy a Skoda Yeti 4x4 TDI 2.0 and prefer the diesel for environmental and cost reasons. However, there's a six-month waiting list for new diesel models and the secondhand models are selling...

Why is is costing so much to replace a xenon headlamp?

My Skoda Superb on a 54-plate needs a new headlight unit due to water ingress damaging the electronics. The price quoted is £540 plus VAT plus fitting plus possiblty a Xenon bulb if not supplied. I can't...

Engine choice for Channel Islands low speed use

I live in Guernsey (low speed limits but steep hills and no salting permitted because of run-off to our resevoirs so 4WD perhaps desirable), annual mileage c5-6K so comparative fuel cost is less important...

Skoda Yeti vs Insignia 2.0T 4x4 vs Hyundai ix35 4x4 2.0R

I've watched and read you reviews for a while and absorbed all the advice like a sponge. Right now I am planning to buy myself a new car. I want something fast, with 4x4 system because of snow in my...

Re-setting a digital display screen following battery change

I have just changed the battery on my Skoda Octavia and although the radio works and the digital display comes on evry time I switch the engine off and then turn it on again, the digital display panel...