Does my Skoda Octavia need a standard service or a cam belt change too?

My service booklet says that the 40,000 miles/4-year fixed interval service is a "standard routine service". The main dealer says it needs a cam belt change at £615. Another dealer recommended the routine...

What's wrong with my Skoda Octavia's brake lights?

The other day I found that all three of my brake lights have stopped working. I've done the usual checks - fuse, bulbs. No other lights are affected - the indicators, reverse, fog and side lights all work....

What do you think of the new Skoda Fabia Elegance 1.2 TSI 105bhp 7 spd DSG?

I am considering purchasing a new Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI automatic for my wife. I understand that they will be available in a few months time. Could you please advise me of the technical specification and...

Should we buy GAP insurance with our new Skoda Fabia Estate?

My wife and I are buying a new Skoda Fabia Estate and have been offered GAP insurance for £250. What do you think about such insurance? Is it worthwhile? We're not reckless drivers, but a previous car...

Which tyres will reduce road noise in my Skoda Octavia?

I run a Skoda Octavia diesel estate and need to replace the front tyres, which seem to create a lot of road noise. I appreciate our roads are not in a good state but wondered if there is a brand which...

Does my 2000 Skoda Fabia really need a new power steering pump due to containing the wrong fluid?

I've been told by a mechanic that I need a new electronic power steering pump in my Skoda Fabia (2000). The reason for this is that he thinks the wrong type of power steering fluid was put in before. Apparently...

What caused an engine fault alert in my new Skoda Fabia?

I took delivery of a new Skoda Fabia TSI / DSG 77kw a month or so ago, and have driven around 450 miles since. Then, yesterday, the car stopped suddenly for no reason and the display showed 'Engine fault:...

Can I use BP Ultimate diesel in my Skoda Yeti?

Can I use BP Ultimate diesel in my Yeti? The DPF rules say no biodiesel. I understand that BP Ultimate is also biofuel-based?

Can I reject my rattling Skoda Octavia vRS?

I own a Skoda Octavia vRS diesel DSG, purchased new on 25 March 2010. It went to Skoda on 10 May for investigation of a slow speed rattle when the car is in second gear, and had the gearbox replaced. The...

Has my Skoda Fabia's ambient temperature sensor failed?

I have a Skoda Fabia 1.4 16V Estate (Y-reg). I recently had a gas recharge done on the air conditioning as it was not cold enough. It will now only seem to work when it is a cold day - if it's warm or...