Which almost new car should I buy: Focus or Octavia?

I am planning to trade in my 2012 diesel Ford Mondeo soon. I do less than 8000 miles a year and want a car that's reliable and cheap to run. I will keep it for approx five years. I have two cars in mind: 2016...

I need a replacement for my ten year old automatic Skoda Fabia ... what do you suggest?

I need a replacement for my ten year old automatic Skoda Fabia. I would be happy to buy a newer version of the same car as i have never had any problems with it. But Skoda have ditched the traditional...

Should all car dealerships be registered as a limited company?

I've found a car that's advertised for sale by a local dealer. However, when I went to view it, the dealer had no business signs up to show the company name. There also weren't any prices on the cars....

Are Skodas built in Britain?

In your British Built list of cars I have noticed that you do not list Skoda, why is this? I brought my Yeti in 2014 because I was told it was British built. I am thinking of getting the new Skoda Kodiaq...

How can I fix my Skoda's misfire?

My Skoda Fabia is misfiring. A mechanic has cleaned all three spark plugs and checked the coil - both are okay but still it is misfiring. What should I try next?

Buying a used Skoda Yeti - which diesel is best?

I need a compact 4x4 with an automatic gearbox. I've seen two used Skoda Yetis for sale, both diesels with 10k on the clock. One is a 170PS, the other a 150PS with AdBlue. Which would be the best choice...

Can I fit Polo wheels to my Fabia?

I drive a 2002 Skoda Fabia estate. My friend is in the process of rebuilding a crash-damaged Y-reg Polo. As he needs three new steel wheels for the Polo and I need a new spare for my car (both 14-inch),...

Need a car with good economy for driving in town

I've got a Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI and do mainly town driving, which usually gives me 45mpg. I noticed that the Octavia (2004-2013) 1.6 diesel and the Toyota Auris hybrid (2013-) Touring both get similar...

Which second hand small car - first car for 20 year old son - with £3000 price limit?

My 20 year old son is looking for his first car - he has a budget of £3000. It needs to be small, frugal and affordable for insurance, but also safe and reliable for motorway trips to university. Also...

Do you know of any problems with the Skoda Yeti DSG gearbox?

A friend is thinking of buying a new Yeti 1.2 TSI with a DSG gearbox. I believe wet clutch DSG gearboxes are more reliable than dry clutch DSG gearboxes - is this correct? And can you tell me which sort...