Will the Skoda Octavia Estate diesel be suitable for my seven-mile daily commute?

I’m interested in purchasing a new Skoda Octavia Estate with the 1.6 CR diesel engine, but I'm concerned whether my daily drive to work is suited to a DPF. One way, my journey is rural and about seven...

Distance relative

My wife and I wish to replace our automatic car, which is now only used for short journeys covering approximately 2,000 miles annually. Reading your weekly column avidly every week you seem to recommend...