Skoda Octavia vRS timing chain failure - where do we stand?

My stepson's Octavia vRS has recently suffered a catastrophic timing chain failure. We are awaiting a full garage report but they have confirmed the problem and that a new engine will be required. Their...

Water leak into rear footwell of Citigo - what's causing it?

My Skoda Citigo at three years old is getting flooded in well of rear seat behind the driver right hand drive about 4 inches deep, this soaked through to drivers carpet or floor. Seats not wet, and no...

DSG gearbox in new Skoda Superb - good idea?

I'm thinking of buying a Skoda Superb and wondering if there is still a problem with the DSG gearbox. I have seen reports that even though new cars have been brought to the Volkswagen plant to be fixed...

Skoda Superb - a good used buy pre recall?

I have an opportunity to purchase a 2011 Superb Estate 170 SE with 40k miles at trade price, as it is currently business owned and due for replacement. I know the car it has been well looked after and...

Power of modern engines

I am thinking of buying a new Skoda Superb Estate. I am told that its 1.4 turbo engine is comparable to the 2.5 engine of my 1999 Vauxhall Omega because of the progress in engine design. Do you agree?

Buying a used Audi A6 - affected by emissions scandal?

I am very close to buying a second hand Audi A6 63 plate for £18k. It is a 2.0 TDI with 15k on the clock. The dealer has informed me that it is due for a recall. I suspect a 'wait and see' policy is probably...

Skoda emissions scandal

Have you any idea how i go about claiming against Skoda (VW) regarding the emissions scandal?

Volkswagen EA189 emissions scandal - is my car one of them?

Is my Superb 2.0-litre 2013 affected by emissions scandal?

Consumer rights - was I mis-sold my Skoda?

Having checked on Skoda website, I find that my car is one of the vehicles effected by the emissions cheat. I feel strongly about mis-selling and potential lose of value. My question is can I demand a...

Would the advantages of V-Power fuel be felt in a 13 year-old car?

I've seen you recommend V-Power fuel multiple times and seen the reasons why - but I've always been told that if a car is regularly run on a lower grade of fuel (for example always supermarket fuel) then...