Skoda EGR valves

In March 2014 at 36,000 miles the EGR valve failed on my Skoda Superb and was repaired under warranty. In May 2015, the EGR valve has failed again at 67,000 miles. Is there a problem with these EGR valves...

Should I replace my Skoda Octavia vRS? And if so, what with?

I have a 2011 Skoda Octavia vRS TDI (170 CR)Manual Hatch which I have owned car since new. It has now covered 102k (almost) trouble-free miles. I am now doing approx. 20k a year, and wondering whether...

Buying a fast estate - Octavia vRS or Focus ST?

Which petrol estate is better - a Skoda Octavia vRS or a Ford Focus ST? Also after I buy one of them would it be worth putting a chip to get more PS and torque?

Skoda Yeti engine vibration

My Skoda Yeti has done 70,000 miles and a short time ago a vibration could be felt when accelerating between 2000 and 2500rpm in any gear. There is no noise that accompanies the vibration. My two local...

Will a Skoda Yeti tow a 1000kg caravan?

I am nearing retirement and will be giving up my diesel all-wheel drive Ford Kuga. I cover around 5000 miles per year and need a smallish petrol 4x4 to tow my 1000kg caravan. I would like Skoda Yeti 1.8TSi...

What to look for in a used Skoda Yeti?

My father's looking to replace his 2003 Ford Focus. He wants something slightly bigger but can't be much longer due to tight parking at his work. A Skoda Yeti would be absolutely perfect but I understand...

Is the Skoda TSI engine reliable?

I'm thinking of buying a used Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI (122PS) in Elegance trim . Is the petrol engine strong enough to shift the Octavia with some 'zip'? Is it reliable? I've read some horror stories about...

Buying a fast estate - Octavia vRS or Leon Cupra ST?

I'm currently looking at buying a quick(ish) estate car. I'll be travelling approximately 10,000 miles a year, so petrol seems the best option for me. Having driven Skodas for some time, the Octavia...

Is the Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI belt or chain driven?

Can you tell me if my 2011 Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI has a cam belt or chain?

Which VAG car is best?

I am considering buying a nearly new car Volkswagen group car. I like the Golf Estate, Skoda Octavia and Superb, but I have a number of concerns regarding modern engines – DPF and DMF problems on diesels,...