Which 4x4s are chain cam?

I'm looking to replace my Renault Sport Clio 172 next year with a Hyundai Ix35. Does the Hyundai Ix35 CRDi Style 2.0 litre have a chain cam engine as I've found that replacing cambelts every 4 years is...

Wheels and tyres for good ride on a Yeti

I agree with what you say about low profile tyres and have been trying to order a 1.8 TSI with factory fitted 16" wheels. This seems impossible, even if I could swap with a willing Yeti owner, they come...

Are there any SUVs which offer good comfort for a back pain sufferer?

I suffer with back problems and drive a Vauxhall Agila, which is fine, as was my brother’s Zafira. However, he now drives a Skoda Yeti in which I am often a passenger and, whilst his car is generally great,...

Which car would you advise for towing in muddy fields?

My daughter has enjoyed her 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI, but now it is time to change. The Golf has done all she could ask, including pulling a small caravan, except that it is not good at coping when towing...

Should I buy a petrol or diesel Skoda Yeti Greenline for short drives and occasional longer journeys?

I would like to buy an economical Yeti Greenline for my last car. I am going to live in a very rural area and I will be doing a short drive most days to find nice walks for me and my dogs. However, I will...

Why was my Skoda Yeti Elegance 4x4 not fitted with folding mirrors as described?

I recently acquired an excellent Yeti Elegance 4x4 from SMC Exeter who provided me with superlative service. The car replaced my Volvo V70 which, with its very poor turning circle, proved incapable of...

Can you recommend some new tyres for my Skoda Yeti?

Last year I bought a 2WD Yeti and have been very pleased with it. I recently had the first service (15,000 miles) and was informed the front tyres needed to be replaced. This seems poor performance in...

Lead time on a Skoda Yeti

I ordered A Skoda Yeti (1.8 TSI 4x4 SE+) back in Sept and was told to expect delivery in 3 to 4 months (late Dec to Jan). Today (9th Jan) on visiting my dealer I was told build week has moved from week...

Can you recommend an enjoyable 4x4 crossover for my mother?

We are looking for a bit of car buying advice. My dad recently passed away and my mum is now thinking she needs a vehicle which is a bit more practical (and economical) in a Yorkshire winter, something...

Cam belt or Chain-cam - who is right?

Your "Expert Advice" column in the Saturday Telegraph(03 Dec 11) suggests to RT that he should consider Skoda 1.4 TSI, or even 1.2 TSI engines in place of his aging 2.0 TDI, stating they "have chain driven...