Fabia vRS is consuming too much oil

I own a 2011 Skoda Fabia VRS. The car was registered in January 2011. I purchased the car in May 2011. The car had done just over 1000 miles and had been own solely by the Leicester Skoda dealership (Farmers...

What hatch for less than £4000?

I am looking to replace my Y-reg Ford Focus 1.8 (130K miles) with something a bit more economical. I was considering the Focus 1.6 TDCi Zetec but was worried about the reported turbo failure. I have also...

Where is the best place to get a deal on two new cars?

We are thinking of purchasing, outright, one new car from the Honda (Jazz) and Toyota (Verso S) ranges and one new car from the Toyota (Auris) or Skoda (Rapid) ranges. Can you please suggest reliable brokers?

Amazing customer service from Skoda Benfield's.

Early in March my wife bought a brand new Skoda Fabia. When we collected the car from Benfield Skoda in Harrogate the salesman advised us that a batch of these cars had a faulty rear window wiper. He checked...

Which comfortable, economical car do you recommend?

I drive about 12,000 – 15,000 miles per annum, minimum journeys 15-20 miles. My new car would need to be very economical and in VED Bands A, B or C, with air con and good rear carrying capacity, petrol...

Replacing a Fabia estate?

I currently have Skoda Fabia Greenline estate from 2008. As we use the car just for school runs mostly and afterschool clubs, distances of under a mile to 10 miles the DPF is a continual issue. At the...

New wheels - do I need new bolts for the spare?

I have fitted replacement MSW 16" alloys on my Skoda Roomster with 55x16 tyres in place of the original 45x17s to get a better ride over Herefordshire potholes! (This is a Skoda approved alternative size.) The...

What cars match the E-Class but for less cash?

What other car matches the Mercedes-Benz E-class in terms of quality and reliability for less money?

Which car do you recommend for use on a small island?

I love my 2002 Honda Jazz, which has been perfect for island life, accommodating four people and a cello. However, we are looking to replace it with a more robust diesel touring car (the cello won't be...

Which small SUV?

I wish to buy a SUV as I spend the winter in the highlands of Scotland. My budget is £27k. The shortlist, in no particular order is: MINI Countryman SD ALL4 manual - Skoda Yeti Elegance 4x4 - Mazda CX-5...