What should I sell my 2001 BMW 330i for, and what should I replace it with?

I wish to sell my Y-reg 2001 BMW 330i Touring, mileage 106,000. Reasonable condition outside, excellent interior. Reason for sale: although the handling is superb, the harsh suspension and low profile...

Why is there a spelling mistake in the latest Skoda Octavia advertisement?

Have you noticed that Skoda is offering 'ELETRIC' windows on its Octavia model? (See Auto Express issue 1156 page 6.)

Re-setting a digital display screen following battery change

I have just changed the battery on my Skoda Octavia and although the radio works and the digital display comes on evry time I switch the engine off and then turn it on again, the digital display panel...

Sawtooth Tyre Wear

I recently bought new front tyres (Dunlop SS Max) for my 09-plate Octiavia vRS (30K Miles). The existing tyres were not excessively worn (5mm plus remaining), but due to the onset of winter and also increased...

Cambelt and waterpump

I own an 03 plate Skoda Octavia vRS and have, to date, been very pleased with it. However, six weeks ago at 74,000 miles, I had a cambelt change costing around £300. I had this done at the main dealership...

Why do the windows open automatically, after the car is locked, on Skoda Octavias?

The letter from KW, Harlow, about all the windows on his Skoda fully opening after he'd locked and left it struck a painful chord with me. I've had two Skoda Octavias, excellent cars in every other respect...

Please recommend a 4WD petrol vehicle for negotiating icy rural roads?

The heavy snow over last November and December left me marooned for days because our lane was never cleared. Although fond of my ageing Polo estate, I'd have felt more confident negotiating icy rural Somerset...

Why are snow socks wearing prematurely on our Skoda Octavia and Mercedes-Benz C200 estate?

I purchased 2 pairs of snow socks, one pair for my Skoda Octavia (front) and the other pair for my wife’s Mercedes-Benz C200 estate (rear). After approximately 30 miles over four days the Skoda socks have...

Tyres for Skoda Octavia

Can you recommend tyres for my 2008 Octavia hatchback that might be a quieter than the original Dunlop SP Sport?

What alternatives are there to the Audi A3 automatic?

Thank you for your reply to my email re purchase of an automatic Audi A3. You say there are other models that are better value for money, so could you name these as I wish to consider all options before...