Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI - do I need to change the water pump at the same time as the timing belt?

Could you please tell me if a 2016 Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI needs to have the water pump changed at the same time as the timing belt?

The DSG gearbox has failed in my Skoda Fabia, what should I do?

I bought an approved used 2016 plate Skoda Fabia DSG automatic last year, which had done 38,000 miles. After just over one year of ownership and less than 10,000 miles it requires a replacement gearbox...

What's the best small SUV auto?

I would be grateful for your up to date guidance on my next car, a small automatic, probably an SUV. I want a new car at a discount, at a price that I hope will not exceed £20k by too much. Apart from...

What is the best used estate car to buy?

What is the best used estate to buy?

What's the best auto SUV for under £30,000?

I am considering changing my 2019 Ford Focus auto (with the dial selector) for a new Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI DSG. I am very disappointed with the Ford auto 'box and will not consider another Ford because of...

What's the best aftermarket tyre pressure monitoring system?

A recently experienced a slow puncture and this has made me think about getting a car tyre pressure monitoring system for my Skoda Roomster. Do you consider these worthwhile? If so, which one would you...

What's the best petrol family car for under £13,000?

I have a budget of some £13,000 to buy a replacement car (no trade-in). I need to have better than 450 litres of boot space, front & rear parking sensors and a camera. I want a manual petrol car that will...

Should I buy a petrol or diesel car for my 35-mile commute?

I'm looking at getting a used estate for around £15-18k budget. I'll need it three days a week to go between Bristol and Cardiff and would drive through/around Cardiff City Centre. I'll also do some...

I want to downsize my car. Should I buy new or nearly-new?

I'm downsizing from a diesel Skoda Karoq as I no longer need a large car. I want a smaller car, preferably a crossover/SUV with a similar drive height. I manage around 3000 miles each year. I can afford...

Does the Skoda Scala have a higher ground clearance than most other cars?

I've just received my new Skoda Scala and the ground clearance looks high. It has 17-inch wheels, yet the distance between the tyre and wheel arch looks quite big. I feel as though the car is on stilts....