SEAT Ibiza Ecomotive Fuel consumption - Only achieving 50mpg when should expect more than 80mpg

Having easily achieved the government mpg figures for various vehicles from new (petrol and diesel small and large), I was confident that I could expect the the combined 80.7 mpg figure promoted for the...

Need for cambelt change?

After a recent service I was advised that the official agent recommended a cambelt change at either four years or 40,000 miles - a charge of £324. The current mileage is 18.6k miles. The belt has not been...

SEAT Altea has done 20,000 miles, does it need a new alternator?

I have a SEAT Altea 1.9 TDI 2006, which has done 20k miles. The alternator warning light was making a faint glow on the dash. I took it into the SEAT dealer and at first they couldn't find anything wrong...

Standard equipment with SEAT Leon Cupra R

On reading your review about the new SEAT Leon Cupra R I see it says leather seats come as standard equipment. I have just bought new Cupra R in Spain which will not be delivered till end of febuary and...

SEAT Ibiza spare wheel

I collected my new SEAT Ibiza last week to discover that there was no spare wheel, although I had checked in the brochure before purchase that one was supplied. The salesman was initially helpful and suggested...

Suggested replacement for Passat

After nine delighted years with our Volkswagen Passat 1.8T Estate, we realise it's now bigger than we need, and with petrol prices going through the roof, we'd better downsize. Can you recommend something...

Should my new 2010 SEAT Ibiza be using so much oil?

On 12 November 2010 I purchased a SEAT Ibiza ST 1.2TSI DSG. The oil warning light came on after six weeks' use at 1,700 miles. I had been advised by the salesperson that the warranty would not cover engine...

Why do SEAT brochures state that a space-saver wheel is supplied when mine wasn't?

The brochure for my SEAT stated that a space-saver spare was supplied with the car, but it did not come with one. I pursued the matter vigorously with the dealer who relented and supplied me with a new...

Is £7995 a good price to pay for this 2004 Audi A3 TDI Sport?

I own a 52-reg Peugeot 307 Hdi Rapier with 120,000 miles on the clock. I am looking to upgrade and have seen a few cars. The one I am looking at is a 2004 54-reg Audi A3 1.9 TDI Sport 6-speed with 63,000...

In which road tax categories are the Hyundai i30, Suzuki Swift, Renault Modus and Seat Ibiza?

I need a new economical hatchback, but with plenty of luggage space and top of the range spec. I am looking at the Hyundai i30, Suzuki Swift, Renault Modus or Seat Ibiza and would be grateful for your...