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...

Do you recommend the Ford 'CitiStop' system?

I run a six-year-old automatic Skoda Roomster. I like it and I find the warning bleeps when I reverse close to an obstruction helpful. I am nearly 80 and I have an increasing propensity to drive too near...

Is my Skoda Octavia reliable because of my driving style?

I read your slightly dismissive comments a couple of weeks ago on the Skoda Octavia and Volkswagen Passat 2005-2011. I have had a 2-litre diesel Octavia L & K for almost seven years and have covered 77,000...

Where can I sell our Skoda Octavia with a failed turbo?

Despite regular maintenance, we were travelling through the Brecon Beacons in our 100,000 mile 2005 Skoda Octavia 2.0TDI estate when the turbo blew, with clouds of while oily smoke. We paid a £1700 bill...

My Skoda with DSG doesn't pull away on hills?

I have owned a Sept 2010 1.6TDI Skoda Octavia with the dry 7 speed DSG gearbox from new. Currently it has about 44,000 miles on. I like the car "it does what it says on the tin" However there is a recurring...

Which economical MPV to carry two bicycles?

My 2006 Renault Scenic Dynamique at 50,000 miles is due for a change. Could you suggest a suitable replacement? It needs to be able to carry two touring bikes inside, standing with the front wheels removed....

Do you recommend the Dacia Duster for towing a caravan?

My wife and I are looking at car and caravan combinations, and are considering something like a Skoda Octavia estate or a Dacia Duster to pull a caravan of up to 1200 kg. The manufacturers give quite a...