Just repaid the lease on our Skoda Octavia and it's now stopped working - can we get our money back?

My 2012 Skoda Octavia stopped working after 4 years of ownership from new. The dealer cannot work out the fault, we repaid the lease 5 days before the car stopped working. Any chance of getting money back...

When will VWG make new engines?

As I wouldn't buy any of the current ones, when will VWG make new engines?

Do you have any advice on buying a diesel Volkswagen or Audi in light of the emissions scandal?

I'm considering buying a used 2.0-litre diesel (2013/2014) this year, either a Volkswagen Golf or Audi A3 Sportback (but also considering a 320d) and would like to ask whether, in the light of the Volkswagen...

Volkswagen Emissions Scandal - what happens if they can't fix my car?

I currently own a Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI (purchased days prior to the news of the cheating) and I've followed the saga with interest over the past months. With the situation regarding the 2.0 engine and...

Which almost new car should I buy: Focus or Octavia?

I am planning to trade in my 2012 diesel Ford Mondeo soon. I do less than 8000 miles a year and want a car that's reliable and cheap to run. I will keep it for approx five years. I have two cars in mind: 2016...

Need a large car with good fuel eocnomy

I am looking for 2.0-litre diesel car with 150PS. I need good fuel economy and impressive handling from the car. What should I get from the: Mazda6, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Passat, Honda Civic and Toyota...

Is the Skoda Octavia prone to dual-mass flywheel failure?

I have been advised that there was a problem affecting the dual-mass flywheels on older Skodas/Volkswagens. The issue, I am told, caused them to fail with alarming regularity, resulting in a costly gearbox...

Need a used car to tow a caravan

I need to replace my 11 year old Audi A4 2.0 diesel, which has given excellent service. I want a good driver's car that is compact and not an SUV. The car needs to weigh at least 1500kg as it will need...

Replacing Volvo V70 with something similar or slightly smaller

My late husband's 16 year old Volvo V70 finally needs replacing. I would like something similar, or slightly smaller in size with a petrol engine as I do a lot of short journeys and an automatic as I am...

Which diesel gives the best real world economy?

I want to buy a car with good real world fuel economy. I quite like the Mazda 6, Skoda Octavia and BMW 3 Series xDrive. Which would you recommend?