Changing to a Yeti from an Alfa 147?

I have a 10 year old Alfa 147 2.0 petrol owned from new, now with 64k miles on the clock and am thinking of changing for a Skoda Yeti 4X4 to make it easier for me to get to work in the winter - I run a...

Which diesel 4x4 for low miles?

My immediate rural location requires a 4X4 to cope with narrow lanes, muddy verges, getting out of the way of other vehicles and winter conditions. My current car is a 2007 Skoda Octavia 4X4 estate with...

All season tyre speed ratings

My 2 year old Yeti TDi 140 Elegance 4x4 needs a set of 4 tyres. It's still running on the original Dunlop SP 01 225/50x17 94W factory fitted tyres. I wish to fit Goodyear Vector 4 Season for all year running...

Is rising oil level a symptom of a DPF fault?

In September 2010 we bought a new Skoda Yeti diesel. All was well for a few months, then the diesel particulate filter light started coming on. We had the filter cleared professionally but it happened...

Why won't Skoda offer this software and shim adjustment for Roomster drivers with DSG problems?

I was interested in the letter from MG re problems with his Skoda with 1.2TSI and DSG box. Having bought a Roomster in December 2010 with the same engine and gearbox, I can understand his problem with...

I want to buy a discounted new car - is this legal and safe?

I am thinking of ordering a new Yeti S 1.2 DSG from an online car trader as the list price is discounted by 13 per cent. They told me that they hold the V5 for up to six weeks before its release and that...

Best petrol crossovers?

I'm looking to change our 55-plate 2.2 CTDI Honda CR-V. Looking at a smaller crossover. We do about 6000 miles a year, mostly short trips, but some of 20 miles per week and monthly trips of 150 miles....

When's my first oil change due?

In Jan/Feb you very kindly recommended a 1.8 petrol Yeti to cover our needs. We have just taken delivery as there was a 7 month wait - we selected a few extras. My wife [her car] loves it so thank you...

Which MPV to replace the discontinued Fiat Multiplas?

For the past ten years we have racked up a quarter of a million miles in four successive Fiat Multiplas; much of this going to and from the south of France carrying everything from six adults in leg stretching...

Leaking sunroof on my Yeti

I have a two and a half year old Skoda Yeti which I've had from new. 18 months ago it had a leaking sunroof which my local dealer fixed. It's now leaking again, the dealer has had it for a week, they acknowledge...