Chain or belt cam Octavia?

The new Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI saloon. Can you tell me whether the engine in this car has a chain cam?

Which MPV do you recommend which can carry a lot of luggage and a dog cage?

My daughter lives most of the year in France and now wants to change her car. She does approx 10,000 miles a year and needs a reasonable amount of space to accommodate luggage and a dog cage. The only...

Which large automatic car will offer good comfort for a tall driver?

I am a tall chap with long legs and dodgy knees. My ageing Omega is in need of replacement but I cannot find anything with the same legroom or comfort. I am looking for a similar 3-4 year old estate/mpv,...

This is an easy for for a Skoda Octavia rear windscreen wiper.

I''m writing regarding BJ of Basingstoke's question in Saturday 27th April Motoring section of the Daily Telegraph about his rear windscreen wiper failure on his Skoda Octavia. Having had the same problem,...

Tall person buying a new small car - what would you recommend?

I am a tall person (6ft 2) who wants to buy a new small car. I drive around 8000 miles per year on motorways and in towns/cities. Fuel economy, comfort, reliability and simplicity are the most important...

Sourcing steel wheels for winter tyres?

I have just replaced winter tyres (205/45/16) with standard ones, and wonder whether a set of steel wheels could be found to fit the winter tyres for next season, and at what cost?

DSG transmission problems?

What are known problems with 7 speed DSG gearboxes with hesitation on turning, starting off at low speed and going uphill after slow approach from main road? I have new (May) car and have suffered all...

Clutch burnt out in 700 miles

My dad's new Skoda Fabia needs a new clutch after just 700 miles and the Skoda dealer says this is not covered by warranty as it is wear and tear - but shouldn't a clutch last for longer than 700 miles,...

Buying a large estate to move to Italy - what would you recommend?

I am in the RAF and posted to Naples in Sept. I currently have a 10 plate Skoda Octavia estate 1.6 but it isn't powerful enough to carry all my kit down and then back again in 18 months time. The car will...

Should I buy a used Skoda Superb diesel?

I am looking for a used Skoda Superb estate as our family car as I am 6-feet 3-inches and my teenage sons are 6-feet 5-inches and 6-feet 1-inch (and growing). We also have two Labradors to transport. The...