Reversal of misfortune

I was interested to read of a Volkswagen Golf automatic suddenly accelerating. I have an automatic Skoda Octavia and it is virtually impossible to reverse smoothly at low speed, particularly when reversing...

New or upmarket used?

I am buying something to replace my ageing Volvo. I was looking at the Hyundai i30 or Skoda Rapid when it occurred to me that I might be better off going upmarket and used in a similar price range. The...

Skoda Fabia or something else?

We are currently looking for a new car for my wife, she currently has a Nissan Note 1.5 dCi which she is very happy with but she does 24k a year and the the mileage is getting rather high now. We are...

Van over-bored

I am looking to pension off my Renault Kangoo van and would like to replace it with a small used estate because of the ease of loading compared to a hatchback, maybe something around 3 years old. Any suggestions...

Should I buy winter tyres?

For the last 30 years or so I have been driving 4x4s, but now managing on a pension and not doing the mileage I used to do I am moving to something smaller and more economical: a Skoda Fabia SE Plus 1.2...

Low profile tyres - can I replace them for something higher?

The 17-inch rims and 225/45 tyres on my Skoda Superb are giving me a hard ride. A tyre fitter has suggested replacing the tyres, when worn - soon, apparently - with 225/50 tyres on the same 17" wheels.

Bumpy ride on skinny tyres

My Skoda Superb SE is spoiled by hard ride on 17-inch wheels with 225/45 tyres. I've been advised to go for 225/50 tyres. Is this a good idea?

Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI CR or 1.4 TSI which to buy?

I want to purchase a Skoda Octavia and I’ll be grateful for any advice that you can offer on whether to buy a diesel or a petrol model. I’m looking at two almost identical cars but one has the 1.6 TDI...

Should my daughter buy a Skoda Octavia?

My daughter is thinking of buying a Skoda Octavia 1.8TSI Laurin & Klement Estate, registered March 2011, 8,000 miles advertised at £15,495. What do you think?

Looking for a replacement for Toyota Aygo

I will be replacing my Toyota Aygo soon and I want to buy something that's bigger and has a better specification. Ideally, I want a five door car that’s economical and has rear-wheel drive. It must also...