Skoda Octavia estate vRS - petrol or diesel?

I have decided to buy an Octavia Estate vRS about 18 months old. I am undecided which would be the best bet - diesel or petrol? I drive about 9000 miles a year with most of my journeys being less than...

V70 D5 replacement suggestion?

I’m looking to replace my trusty V70 D5 after 11 years and 135,000 miles. I’m tending towards petrol rather than diesel to avoid problems with DMF, DPF, etc as I’m looking at long-term ownership. However,...

Choice between 3 preferred cars?

I want to buy a replacement for a 52 plate Volkswagen Passat. Petrol only due to low annual mileage. Narrowed down to 3 choices: new 5 door manual Golf GTI (£25.5K), new Octavia vRS Estate (£23.5K), or...

Car suitable for electric buggy

I am looking to purchase a vehicle that is suitable for my mother's needs i.e a high seating position for easy access and a low load height and preferably a flat loading area to enable an electric buggy...

New car advice

My wife wants to downsize my car a Skoda Superb. What car would you recommend that is £14000-£15000 and has a reasonable cabin size and boot?

Yeti winter tyres

I want to fit winter tyres on 16-inch steel rims. Skoda suggests 215/60R16. I reckon a better speedo/ odometer match would be with one of the following (A)225/55R16 (B)205/60R16 (C)195/65R16 (C)195/70R15....

Number plates

The new Fabia Estate SE that I ordered for Sept has arrived early at the dealership. I had planned on 65 plates. They have offered an inducement equivalent to £100 for me to take the car early on 15 plates....

Diesel or petrol?

I am thinking of buying a new 2015 Superb but am undecided whether to go petrol or stick to the diesel. My annual mileage has now dropped to about 7500 with trips of 4-5 miles and a once a week trip of...

New Skoda Superb petrol or diesel?

Interested to read your review of the new Skoda Superb Estate. The petrol 1.4 ACT engine sounds really good. However, how is it going to fare in terms of depreciation compared to the 150PS 2.0 diesel?...

Skoda Octavia DSG problems

Over the past few months, when starting from cold, my 2012 Skoda Octavia estate DSG diesel struggles to move through the gears. As a result, I end up bunny hopping down the road. The problem usually clears...