You'd have thought so but with over 100 used examples on Skoda's site this evening I guess it's going to be no easier than any other year old car. If I see such a new car advertised outside of the dealer network I tend to think that either someone needs to raise cash or it's a duffer.

So that's what you went for, Davey - I was wondering. I hated the B-class I had a few years ago, but that was because it was a diesel automatic which was sluggish and droned like a London taxi.

It did have a lot of good points, which you'll have with the petrol - solid, well-built, comfortable and lots of room for people and luggage.

You've been unlucky with your Yeti, Buster: most Skoda owners have happy experiences with both car and dealer and buy another. Good luck with whatever you go for next: I wonder what! With reduced mileage are you a candidate for a Prius perhaps? Well engineered, reliable, lots of room and in Power mode not as boring to drive as the magazine testers make out.

Edited by Avant on 05/04/2011 at 21:54

"Downgrade" to the new Citroën C3 Picasso, silky smooth ride, surprisingly well screwed together and enjoyable to drive - keenly priced too. I drove one two weeks back - I could hardly believe it was a s***roën. The oid Picassos were dull as dishwater.