Should I buy a Skoda Yeti for long journeys?

I've been looking at the Skoda Yeti. It seems lovely. I really wanted the 2-litre TDI engine with DSG gearbox in a two-wheel drive, but they only do a much more expensive 4-wheel drive with that combination....

I prefer 'map-nav' to sat nav, despite the dulcet tones of my Citigo's Infotainment system.

I took a drive out from Dulwich to Chatham in my new Skoda Citigo (a brilliant little car) using my eyes and road signs to guide the way. On return I used the inbuilt Infotainment System for the first...

Which small car to replace a Passat?

My girlfriend's Volkswagen Passat has reached the point where it's no longer economical to repair and she needs to find something smaller, cheaper to tax and insure with low servicing costs. Probably a...

Buying a small 5 door car

If you had to choose between a brand new Skoda Fabia SE and an 18 month old demo Honda Jazz with 9000 miles on the clock both costing £8,995 which would you recommend?

Why does my friend's Skoda Roomster lock him inside?

A friend of mine has a Skoda Roomster that is spacious and comfortable, but has a number of idiosyncrasies. On occasions it locks all the doors with him inside and all the electric windows become inoperable....

What is causing water ingress in my 2008 Skoda Octavia?

I have a 2008 Skoda Octavia 2.0 FSI Tiptronic L&K estate, which is a lovely car marred by a persistent problem of water ingress affecting the rear offside passenger floor. So far, it has cost £320, part-subsidised...

A replacement part has damaged my engine

GSF car spares supplied me with a replacement expansion tank for my car, and also a screw cap to go with it and some anti-freeze. This was done by me checking the stock online and going to my local branch...

Buying used car

Could you give me your advice about cars like Skoda Superb 2008, BMW 3 Series E90, Mercedes C-Class W204, Kia Optima, Hyundai i40 estate or any other good car for everyday driving and long journeys for...

Which cars have a low boot sill for wheelchair loading?

My wife and I are both in our late 70s and we have a disabled son (spina bifida) who is 50 years old. We have two cars, one a Skoda Roomster, which my wife drives (and which is registered disabled for...

My Skoda Yeti can slip out of gear when reversing - has this been improved on the new Yeti?

I have a Motability Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI with the DSG automatic gearbox. I love the car but have found the gearbox unsatisfactory in that it can slip out of gear when reversing slowly (uphill, usually) and...