Skoda Yeti battery problems

I purchased a new Skoda Yeti last year, but have experienced problems with the battery and engine start/stop ever since. The dealer recharged the battery and it fixed the problem for a while, but in recent...

Towbar electrics are broken - can I take the car back to the dealer?

I have owned my 2007 Skoda Octavia 1.9TDI estate from new. I have been very happy with the car and paid extra for a towbar to be fitted by the dealer. Last week I attempted to use the towbar's electrics...

Skoda Octavia leaking oil into coolant

My Skoda Octavia vRS TSI (2016 model) broke down on the weekend. The AA and the local Skoda dealership confirm oil in the coolant (thick emulsified residue around the sides of the expansion tank) plus...

Skoda Octavia problems - can I reject it?

I have a new three month old Skoda Octavia VRS. Today, when I was driving, the coolant light came on and it said that there is low coolant levels . So I stopped and checked, it was below minimum but there...

Skoda Superb - which tyres are best?

I am looking to buy a Skoda Superb 1.4 SE L and the standard wheels are 18-inch. They do a 17-inch wheels with super rowi tyres. I understand that these are low rolling resistance tyres. Would these tyres...

Which hatchback is best for carrying a dog?

I'm considering buying a used saloon-shaped hatchback. I quite like the Audi A5 Sportback, BMW 4 Series Grand Coupe, Ford Mondeo and Skoda Superb. Is there anything else I should be considering?

Is the Skoda Octavia prone to dual-mass flywheel failure?

I have been advised that there was a problem affecting the dual-mass flywheels on older Skodas/Volkswagens. The issue, I am told, caused them to fail with alarming regularity, resulting in a costly gearbox...

What's the best estate car for £26k?

The last two estate cars I have owned (for 10 years and eight years respectively) have been Volvo 850 diesel and a Saab 95 diesel. The latter is giving me DPF problems and I am thinking of buying a new/nearly...

New Skoda Yeti making stange noises

My one month old Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI has started to make a rubbing sound when the engine is running. Sounds like a loose belt or something. Can you shed any light on it?

Buying a Skoda Superb - Manual or DSG gearbox?

I am thinking of buying a new/nearly new Skoda Superb petrol estate due to imminent retirement and a drop in annual mileage to 6000 a year. The reviews seem very positive and I am looking for a car with...