What's the best 4x4 for £20,000?

I am about to purchase a replacement car. It needs to be able to carry skis for my annual runs to the French Alps and cost around £20,000 (new or used). I would prefer a 4x4, but am also aware that winter...

Swapping an Audi for a Skoda

A friend is selling his Skoda Octavia 2.0 diesel (2007) with 80,000 miles on the clock. He wants £7000 for the car. I'm currently running an Audi A6 Avant (2004) 1.9 diesel with just over 100,000 miles...

Why does my Skoda Citigo suffer from squealing brakes?

I'm having problems with my Skoda Citigo. The car is just a few months old, but suffers with squealing brakes. The dealer has stripped down the brakes twice, but the problem persists. Do all Citigos have...

Downsizing to one car - what should I buy?

We want to downsize to one car. Our priorities are safety, efficiency, good all round vision, ample boot space, ease of entry and parking. Can you suggest something. How about the Skoda Fabia?,

Daytime running lights - needed?

I've just bought a new Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI estate. Should I use the (non bi-xenon) daytime running lights or not (they are a menu option)? Pros and cons please?

What should I get - a used Skoda or new Dacia ?

I'm thinking of buying a used Skoda Rapid 1.2 TSI Elegance. I can pick one up with less than 20,000 on the clock for around £8000. However I keep thinking a brand new Dacia Sandero Stepway isn't much more...

Why is my Skoda Fabia vRS making a buzzing noise?

I own a 2012 Skoda Fabia vRS. Further to engine replacement due to high oil consumption, my engine has made a metallic buzzing chain like noise when I accelerate in second and third gears, up to say 4500...

Buying a new car - which wheels should I get?

I am looking at the new Skoda Elegance Estate 2.0 TDI (non DSG). I have noted your comments on wheel and tyre size and comfort on many cars. The Elegance Estate comes standard with Teron 225/45/R17 91W....

What's the best family estate?

We currently have a Honda Civic but are expecting our second child soon so are looking for something a little bigger. Our main criteria are: - Under £18,000 - Good MPG (50+) - Low road tax - More...

Skoda Superb estate - which tyres are best?

I am planning to buy a new Skoda Superb estate 2.0 TDI 170PS. On the Elegance trim, 18-inch wheels are the only option. The dealer thinks he might be able, by various complicated arrangements, to swap...