How do I know if I have a EA 189 engine?

How do I know if I have a EA 189 engine? My car is a Skoda Octavia 2012 SE TDI CR 1986cc.

Help! New Skoda Superb - diesel or petrol? VW diesel crisis is worrying...

Last week I ordered a Skoda Superb SE L diesel 2.0TDI DSG. It is a fantastic family car. The VW diesel emissions scandal then hit the news. I contacted the Skoda dealership with my concerns about true...

Can I reject Yeti diesel following Volkswagen emission scandal?

After much deliberation I have just deposited on a 2013 Skoda Yeti Adventure 2.0 TDI having justified it with my 15k miles a year. Is this engine affected by the VWG diesel debacle? The uncertainty is...

Skoda diesel - should I reject it in light of the scandal?

I took delivery of a new Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI yesterday, the day the VW scandal broke. Can or should I reject it? Is there anything I should do? I have only driven the car home and love it but should...

Fabia, Citigo or another Yaris? Are there any better choices for a small used car?

We live in the Republic of Ireland with lousy roads and high road tax. We currently have a 2004 Yaris as a second car and feel we wish to buy something newer as a long term choice. We like the look of...

Dealer holding onto V5

I bought a pre-reg Skoda Scout from a main dealer. They said I would get the V5 in about 3 weeks and didn't give me the new keeper section. After 5 weeks and various phone calls and emails I phoned the...

Skoda Octavia estate vRS - petrol or diesel?

I have decided to buy an Octavia Estate vRS about 18 months old. I am undecided which would be the best bet - diesel or petrol? I drive about 9000 miles a year with most of my journeys being less than...

V70 D5 replacement suggestion?

I’m looking to replace my trusty V70 D5 after 11 years and 135,000 miles. I’m tending towards petrol rather than diesel to avoid problems with DMF, DPF, etc as I’m looking at long-term ownership. However,...

Choice between 3 preferred cars?

I want to buy a replacement for a 52 plate Volkswagen Passat. Petrol only due to low annual mileage. Narrowed down to 3 choices: new 5 door manual Golf GTI (£25.5K), new Octavia vRS Estate (£23.5K), or...

Car suitable for electric buggy

I am looking to purchase a vehicle that is suitable for my mother's needs i.e a high seating position for easy access and a low load height and preferably a flat loading area to enable an electric buggy...