Amazing customer service from Skoda Benfield's.

Early in March my wife bought a brand new Skoda Fabia. When we collected the car from Benfield Skoda in Harrogate the salesman advised us that a batch of these cars had a faulty rear window wiper. He checked...

Which comfortable, economical car do you recommend?

I drive about 12,000 – 15,000 miles per annum, minimum journeys 15-20 miles. My new car would need to be very economical and in VED Bands A, B or C, with air con and good rear carrying capacity, petrol...

Where is the best place to get a deal on two new cars?

We are thinking of purchasing, outright, one new car from the Honda (Jazz) and Toyota (Verso S) ranges and one new car from the Toyota (Auris) or Skoda (Rapid) ranges. Can you please suggest reliable brokers?

New wheels - do I need new bolts for the spare?

I have fitted replacement MSW 16" alloys on my Skoda Roomster with 55x16 tyres in place of the original 45x17s to get a better ride over Herefordshire potholes! (This is a Skoda approved alternative size.) The...

What cars match the E-Class but for less cash?

What other car matches the Mercedes-Benz E-class in terms of quality and reliability for less money?

Which car do you recommend for use on a small island?

I love my 2002 Honda Jazz, which has been perfect for island life, accommodating four people and a cello. However, we are looking to replace it with a more robust diesel touring car (the cello won't be...

Which small SUV?

I wish to buy a SUV as I spend the winter in the highlands of Scotland. My budget is £27k. The shortlist, in no particular order is: MINI Countryman SD ALL4 manual - Skoda Yeti Elegance 4x4 - Mazda CX-5...

Is this a good price for a Rapid?

I'm looking to replace my 2001 E39, found a 2012 62 plate Skoda Rapid se 1.2 TSI 'SE' 86PS 3,500 mile ex courtesy car for £11,000 at my local franchise dealer. Is this a good price, or should I consider...

New car or five-year-old Octavia estate?

Six years ago I bought an 03 plate 1.9 diesel Skoda Octavia Estate for £6k with under 80k on the clock. It now needs replacing and I don't know whether to go for another 5 yr old equivalent Octavia estate...

Does the new Skoda Octavia Elegance suffer from DPF problems?

My father has been generally very satisfied with his 2005 Skoda Octavia Elegance 1.9 TDI DSG, but it is beginning to show its age, having just required a driveshaft replacement and with a few other little...