Can an Austrian car hire company charge over the odds for repairs?

In July I hired a Skoda Yeti from Europcar, Salzburg airport. On returning the vehicle I reported minor scratches on the front right wing. I believe the scratches were made when it was being parked, but...

Does the timing belt need changing on my wife's Skoda Fabia?

My wife has a Skoda Fabia 1.2 HTP 60, which she uses mainly for shopping trips and has done 10,100 miles from new. It is now coming up for its four year service and she has been told by the Skoda dealer...

If I buy a Skoda Yeti, can I specify smaller wheels to improve the ride quality?

I am proposing to buy a new Skoda Yeti 1.2TSI SE to replace my 2003 Honda Jazz 1.4 SE Sport (a brilliant, reliable car) to get a more comfort for longer journeys. The suspension on the Jazz has always...

Should I buy a 2WD Skoda Octavia and fit winter tyres rather than buy the 4WD version?

I was very interested in your answer to MA of Stroud regarding the merits of a winter tyre-shod Porsche Carrera S rear wheel drive against the 4WD version without winter tyres. As I currently drive a Skoda...

Can my daughter fit all-weather tyres to her 2008 Volkswagen Golf?

I own a 2008 Volkswagen Golf Sportline estate, fitted with alloy wheels and low profile tyres, which seem absolutely useless in wintry conditions. I am considering passing my car on to my daughter, who...

Faulty rear wiper on Skoda Fabia

My 2008 Skoda Fabia is suffering from rear wiper problems. I had a new motor installed, but it still comes on without the switch being moved. What might be the problem?

What's the correct tyre pressures for a Skoda Octavia?

I own the latest Skoda Octavia Elegance, but am having difficulty finding out the correct front /rear tyre inflation pressures (tyres fitted 225/45R17). The handbook does not contain this information,...

Recommend an estate car with 4x4 for difficult terrain?

I am looking to replace my six-year old Skoda Octavia 4x4 Estate with a fairly new (1-2 years old max) family estate, still with 4x4. I need 4x4 for a difficult drive and local access road in the Lake...

Can you recommend a small four-wheel drive?

We currently have a Renault Kangoo and are very impressed with the wide and high loadspace it has. We now wish to replace it with something similar, but with four-wheel drive. It appears that none of...

Need a small car capable of carrying golf clubs - what do you recommend?

My wife needs to replace her 1998 Renault Clio, which similar sized car could you recommend that can easily take golf clubs and small electric trolley in the boot?