What's the fuel economy like in the Octavia 1.8 petrol?

A friend of mine has told me not to buy the Skoda Octavia with the 1.8 petrol engine. He's a tax drive and said economy for this engine is as low as 25mpg. Yet Real MPG doesn't reflect this. What's your...

Which tyres are best for low road noise?

My Skoda Octavia is currently on Continental Sport Contact 2, 205/55 R16 91V tyres, which seem very noisy on rougher tarmac. Is there an economical 'quieter' alternative?

helping dealership hit targets

I have paid the deposit on a new Skoda Fabia 2015 but have been asked by the dealer to take out insurance by the end of this month, so they can put the sale thru their books and meet sales targets. I do...

Which city car is best for £10k?

I'm thinking about buying a new city car. I usually do around 600 miles per month, mostly urban routes with lots of "stop and go" traffic and red lights. I can't pay more than £10,000, but it needs to...

How can I solve my Skoda's DSG problems?

My Skoda Octavia has lost all of its odd numbered gears. Skoda originally said it was the mechatronic unit and agreed to change it for a nominal fee even though the car was almost a year out of warranty....

Buying a used Yeti - what should I check?

I'm looking at buying a 2012 Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDI (140bhp) 4x4 for £14,000 with 52,000 miles on the clock.Apart from the obvious, is there anything I should look out for before buying?

What's the most comfortable estate for four adults?

My Citroen C5 Estate has not got enough leg room in the back. In the opinion of the HJ team, what should I be looking at to replace it? We are four retired adults who do a lot of touring with our dogs.

Which used crossover is best?

I am looking to buy a second hand crossover. The two that come to mind is the Skoda Yeti and the Nissan Qashqai. I don't do many miles, so want a petrol. Which model should I buy?

Buying a family car - Rapid Spaceback or Toledo?

I need a practical, reliable family car. I have seen a 2014 Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.2 TSI S 86ps for £8500 with 12,000 miles. I have also seen a 2014 SEAT Toledo 1.2 TSI S 105PS for £9400 ewith 2000 miles....

Need a large car with soft suspension - any ideas?

I am a 6.6 feet tall and need a large car with a soft ride. I have £8000 to spend and want something with lots of space in the back, but dislike French cars. What do you recommend?