Should I replace my Toyota Avensis with the current model?

My 1999 Toyota Avensis estate (2.0-litre petrol) has, after 170,000 trouble-free miles, expired due to a burst radiator and subsequent cracked cylinder head. I would like to replace it with a similar large...

Recommend a long-lasting family car with room for five and a dog, with low running costs?

We are a family of 5 looking for a safe car that will last at least 10 very economical years and which can be serviced by our fantastic local backstreet garage. We need to get four of us in it regularly,...

Should I pick the Land Rover Freelander 2 or the Skoda Yeti?

A friend of my father's claims that the Land Rover Freelander engine is due to be replaced this year. Is this true or is he confusing this with the new TD4e setup? Which car would you recommend between...

Snower car

My other half currently has a Cliosport 182, which she loves. However, we are thinking about moving house, to out in the sticks where there is every chance the snow will cause problems (it's bad enough...

Difference of a pinion

I have a 2007/56 Skoda Octavia with 79,000 miles on clock and the diff has just seized and smashed the gearbox. Is this a common problem?

Open and shut cases

1: We have owned a 2007/57 Skoda Octavia from new, now with 44,000 miles. The windows sometimes have been known to open all together, once I found them on my drive open in the morning and it had rained...

Wagging the dog

We wondered if you could offer your thoughts on the following please. My partner's company car (currently 9-3 Sportwagon) is due for renewal in September this year, and he is looking for another diesel...

Strained relationship

Your website refers to the oil strainer problem leading to engine failure of VAG 2.0 TDIs. In the 3.5 years I have had my Skoda Superb 2.0TDI, I have had two engine failures caused by the oil pump problem...

Teves brakes

How many readers have AUDI, SEAT, SKODA, or VW products with Teves ABS faults and replacement parts costing £1,170 - £1,300? We currently have had this problem on both a 2.0 TDI SEAT Altea and a 2.0 TDI...

Fitting consequence

Regarding your report about a driver being stuck in France with a Skoda Octavia that had a clutch release hose fail, apart from the follow up with the UK dealer, as reported it is the experience that damns...