Is EGR failure a common issue after the emissions update?

Soon after the emissions update our Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDL had to have a new ERG recirculating valve fitted at huge expense. Luckily, we we covered but this cover has now expired. The warning light has come...

What small, estate car would you suggest I buy?

I would like to change my car for a small, petrol estate. I currently drive a diesel car and it chokes up. I'm a stop start driver because I'm a mobile hairdresser. Maximum I can pay is £10,000, but would...

Can I do anything to improve the fuel economy after the emission update?

My Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDI had the emissions update six months ago. I have since discovered a drop of 6.5mpg. Skoda say they cannot do anything, can anyone help please?

Can I get a decent seven-seater without buying a diesel?

I need to buy something with a few more seats but worry about all the negative coverage of diesels. What do you recommend?

What engine will best match my 2004 Mondeo 2.0-litre Estate?

I'm looking to change my old manual 2004 Mondeo 2.0-litre Ghia Estate for the latest equivalent model. This appears to be the Titanium range, however, all I can find in the petrol model is the 1.5 T EcoBoost...

The DSG in my low mileage 2011 Skoda Fabia has failed - should Skoda cover the cost?

I purchased a 2011 Skoda Fabia TSI with 19,119 miles on in May 2014. Today - with 31,800 miles on the clock - the DSG has died. The car is only driven about 4000 miles per year. How do I go about pursuing...

What's better for me - a hybrid or petrol family car?

I'm after a replacement for an ageing Toyota Corolla Verso. It needs to carry two adults plus two children (13 and 11). We cover less than 10k miles per year including a 50 mile per day commute three days...

What small, economic, reliable car do you recommend for £6000?

I'm wanting to buy a small, economic car for my 19 year old daughter to travel between university and our home. I really don't want to pay more than £6000, however, want a safe reliable car that will also...

Should Skoda change my automatic for a manual under warranty?

I recently traded in a three year old Skoda Yeti 1.6 diesel for a one year old Skoda Yeti 1.2 DSG petrol to avoid all the oil burner pitfalls. But the new car has had to go in under warranty for a clutch...

What four door saloon should I get to use as a taxi?

I want to buy a Skoda Octavia for a taxi. I'm looking at the DSG in the 1.6 TDI or 2.0 TDI. Which would you recommend in terms of reliability as I would be covering in excess of 20,000 miles per year (mainly...