What are your thoughts on buying an ex-police Skoda Octavia?

What do you think about buying an ex-police car? I guess it would be well maintained but possibly hammered? The one I'm looking at is a 2004 Skoda Octavia with 100,000 on the clock.

Is the 170bhp Skoda Yeti 4x4 really more efficient than the 110bhp and 140bhp versions?

I am looking at the Skoda Yeti 4x4 diesel engines available and note that the 110bhp version uses more diesel and emits more Co2 than the 140bhp, which itself also uses more diesel and has higher emissions...

Which tyres should I fit to my Skoda Octavia to reduce road noise?

I recently took delivery of a Skoda Octavia L&K 1.8 TSI DSG Estate and the engine/gearbox combination is superb (much better than my previous 3.2 DSG Passat). From previous Octavia Estate experience I...

Which replacement for my Renault Scenic Expression will offer lower running costs?

I have a Scenic Expression 2001 which is great, but has poor fuel consumption and steering in winds, and is on its fifth new coil. I wish to change it and am considering the Nissan Note 1.5 dci N-Tec,...

I need to replace my Mondeo Estate with a car which offers lots of legroom - should I get another Mondeo?

I 'm 6 feet 5 inches and currently drive a Ford Mondeo Ghia X 2.5 Estate S-reg. It meets my priority requirements; long legroom (with doubly adjustable steering wheel), cruise control, good performance...

Would you buy a Ford Focus, Skoda Octavia or Hyundai i30?

I am looking to purchase a new car. Which out of these three hatchbacks which would you think is the best option? 1. Ford Focus 1.6 petrol or diesel. 2. Skoda Octavia SE 1.4 petrol or 1.6 Diesel. 3. Hyundai...

Commutity service

I have a daily commute to Birmingham. The rail service is expensive and takes longer than the car journey of 60 miles each way (half on empty minor roads and half on the M6). At present, I drive a boring...

Would selecting the sunroof and spare wheel options on a Skoda Yeti increase the CO2 emissions?

I ordered a brand new Skoda Yeti 1.2 DSG (Automatic) with 2-wheel drive on 6 March, 2010. The order included factory-fitted options of Panoramic Sunroof and a steel spare wheel. I expected delivery about...

Has the Skoda Yeti been upgraded due to ESP faults in early models?

Having read your articles on the problems with these components and as I am considering the purchase of a new Skoda Yeti, I would like to know if these unreliable parts have been upgraded? I asked the...

Is there such a thing as a small MPV with four-wheel drive?

I am looking for a small MPV that provides a relatively high driving position. I have a C3 Picasso and like the driving position so am now looking for something similar for my wife, who has back issues....