Need a new car with low maintenance costs

I am contemplating the purchase of a petrol-powered estate. I have short listed the Skoda Octavia 1.4 and SEAT Leon 1.4 for their low road tax, quiet cabin and good ride qualities. However I am now put...

PCP - can I trade in a car on a PCP contract with a different dealer?

I currently have a 2014 Skoda Citigo on a PCP deal which comes to an end in a few months. I am looking to change cars and enter a new PCP deal, possibly a Citroen or a Nissan. Is it possible to use my...

Why can't I get a test drive in a new Skoda Superb 1.4 Tsi DSG?

Despite writing to Marketing Director Skoda UK (no reply), and Managing Director VW UK, although staff spoken to were helpful, the best offer was for me to drive 140 miles for a test drive. I declined. When...

Whats wrong with my Skoda Fabia 1.4?

My car wouldn't start after travelling 5 miles, changed the battery. Then today on the motorway, Power steering light came on as well as alternator light, then the engine cut out on me, car wouldn't restart...

Which used estate is best?

I am looking to buy an estate up to three years old and up to 30k mileage. I have up to £16,000 to spend. At the moment the car would be used for mostly short journeys in stop start traffic - I do about...

Skoda Fabia - is the timing chain reliable?

We are looking at a Fabia Estate as a future replacement for our 2010 Honda Jazz, which lacks boot space. I've heard too many horror stories to buy another car with a cam belt, and a dealer tells me the...

After a car with easy access - what do you suggest?

I'm looking for 1 year old low mileage manual petrol Qashqai, Sportage or Yeti. I only do 8,000 miles a year. Which make and model would you recommend for value, comfort and reliability?

Towing trailer for ponies -what should I get?

I am thinking of buying a car to pull an Ifor trailer, which has up to two horses it. My idea was to go for the Skoda Yeti. However, I am unsure of its towing capacity. Some directions or ideas would...

Need a comfortable and refined car for £25,000

I'm looking for a new car with excellent comfort and quiet running. A petrol engine and manual gearbox is preferred. I am considering either the new Skoda Superb or BMW 3 Series for about 17 to 25k via...

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...