DSG gearbox - when should I change the oil/filter?

I own a 2010 petrol Skoda Octavia VRS DSG with 20,000 miles on the clock. I have read your reports that the gearbox oil and filter should be changed every 3-4 years, but my local dealer says I should wait...

Need a car with high suspension and comfortable seats - what do you recommend?

I am in my early fifties and have degenerating spinal problems. I currently drive a 2002 Skoda Octavia Elegance 1.9tdi, with 128,000 miles on the clock. It has been a resounding success, extremely comfortable...

Why is my Skoda Octavia going through tyres so quickly?

I own a 2005 Skoda Octavia Estate 1.9TDI 4X4. I bought the car eight months ago when it had done 44,000 miles. It has now done 62,000 miles and I have gone through three sets of rear tyres in that time....

What's the best petrol estate?

I plan to replace my current estate with another similar to the size of a Skoda Octavia or SEAT Leon ST and at that sort of price level. The 1.2 or 1.4 TSI petrol engine looks suitable. A sunroof/panoramic...

What tyres are best for my Skoda Fabia?

My 2009 Skoda Fabia came fitted with Goodyear tyres, 205/45R16 W 83, which I have replaced, like for like, since new. I have done nearly 70,000 miles predominantly on motorways, so have had a couple of...

Can I delay my car delivery to get the new '14' reg?

My new Skoda Octavia vRS TDI Combi is due at the dealer this coming weekend; however, this is four weeks later than the dealer promised. Can I prolong the delivery by a week or so to 1 March to get a '14'...

Fitting smaller wheels - who is right?

I'd like to fit 16" wheels in place of 18". My local dealer says 16" OK with 205/55/16 tyres. SKODA say don't go below 17"( something to do with calipers). Who's right?

Best tyres for Skoda Fabia?

What all year round tyres do you recommend for a 2009 Skoda Fabia? My mileage is no more than 6000 a year, mostly on urban roads

Can I disable my car's daytime running lights?

My new Skoda Octavia Elegance has the option to disable the daytime running lights. This is achieved very easily via the vehicle set-up menu and described in the owner’s handbook. My question is: is this...

Can you recommend a car with good bootspace?

I am looking to replace my Volkswagen Polo with something bigger. I need more boot space, but I don´t want a big car. I like cars with good visibility, with good fuel economy, nippy to drive and all this...