Can I fit smaller wheels and tyres to my Skoda Superb II?

My Skoda Superb II Elegance is a magnificent car, fully justifying its name. But tyre wear is heavier than on the Superb I by about 60 per cent. My local dealer tells me that Skoda will not supply a new...

How do I know which biodiesels are suitable for my 2004 Skoda Octavia?

I have found the Volkswagen biodiesel statement online dated 3 March 2010. In that it states the Octavia 1 (1u) is approved on B100 RME biodiesel up to production week 26 of 2006. I am considering buying...

What's the difference between the 140 and 110 Skoda Yeti versions?

I am considering buying the diesel 4x4 Skoda Yeti but can't decide between the 110 and 140 versions. Other than power, is one better than the other? The price quoted on the HJ site via Autofinders is very...

Is the Skoda Fabia vRS's DSG gearbox any good?

Good to see you liked the new Skoda Fabia vRS 1.4TSI in your recent review - will you be doing a full road test/video? I'm seriously interested in ordering the slightly quirky Estate/Combi version. There's...

I am part-exchanging my car for a Skoda Yeti. What happens if the dealer goes bust before the deal is concluded?

With retirement and a move to the Highlands coming soon, I have placed a factory order for a new Skoda Yeti Elegance 140bhp DSG, expected delivery in November/December. The dealer wants to take my 2006...

Does my Skoda Octavia need a cam belt service at 55,000 miles?

I have a March 2006 Skoda Octavia 2.0TDi PD estate which has covered 54,000 miles and is on 10,000 mile service intervals, as it does mainly short trips. The car's computer has advised that it will need...

Which medium diesel 4x4 will give 40mpg or more?

We own a 1997 Subaru Legacy which is in need of replacement. We'd have another for its all-round ability, but the fuel consumption of the petrol models (diesel is too new to be in budget) precludes this....

Miles per gullible

I have a Skoda Octavia 2.0TDI DSG bought new in 2005. Fault-free so far but a bit too noisy - especially road roar at speed and engine noise in town. I am thinking of changing and want a Golf sized car...

ABS selling

The ABS/ESP on my 56-plate Skoda Octavia 2.0 FSI failed at 32,000 miles, four months out of manufacturer's warranty and just eleven days after the expiry of the one-year used-car dealership warranty. I...

My Skoda Fabia's illuminating the ESP warning light. Is this common?

I have a 2006 Skoda Fabia 1.9TDI PD. After driving for about 10 minutes the ESP light comes on and stays on. Once you stop and turn the ignition off, the light goes off but comes back on after another...