Which small car has a reliable automatic gearbox?

I'm looking to buy a new or nearly new small vehicle but need an automatic due to disability to left hand. I've read reviews and it appears that the Hyundai i10 1.2 SE auto and the Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI...

How do I proceed with electrical faults in my Skoda Fabia?

I drive a Skoda Fabia. I notified you in April when various electrics failed, including the dashboard electrics, and caused the engine to suddenly cut out. The garage subsequently examined the car but...

Which small automatic is best - Fiesta or Fabia?

My wife is after a small petrol car with an automatic gear box. She test drove the Ford Fiesta with the PowerShift gearbox. She also drove the Skoda Fabia with the DSG 'box. Please advise if they are good...

Skoda Fabia - is the timing chain reliable?

We are looking at a Fabia Estate as a future replacement for our 2010 Honda Jazz, which lacks boot space. I've heard too many horror stories to buy another car with a cam belt, and a dealer tells me the...

Can I reject a car over a faulty radio?

I purchased a new Skoda Fabia from a main dealer on about 14 months ago. The radio has now developed an intermittent fault and does not turn on sometimes. I also loose my Bluetooth phone connection. The...

Need to replace Polo with something quicker

We bought our 20 year old daughter a 2011 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 (five-door) in 2015. Whilst it is economical and good to drive, it is slow on motorways, has a small boot and is not powerful enough. What...

Buying a nearly new car - what do you recommend?

I am looking to replace me 2011 Skoda Octavia 1.6TDI in the next year or so. I'm looking for a recommendation for a replacement that meets the following brief: -quiet and comfortable for me (6'3") on...

Excessive wear on inside of both front tyres

Three sets of new tyres in 12 months, tracking adjusted 3 times, new wish bones and bushes twice and still wearing. I can't afford to go on like this and can't afford another car. Any ideas?

Honda Jazz or Skoda Fabia - which is better?

Which is better - a Jazz SE or Fabia 1.2 SE? It will be used mostly for trips of 6 miles on country lanes into town, 22 miles into city and rare long distance trips. Most journeys only myself and wife...

Fabia, Citigo or another Yaris? Are there any better choices for a small used car?

We live in the Republic of Ireland with lousy roads and high road tax. We currently have a 2004 Yaris as a second car and feel we wish to buy something newer as a long term choice. We like the look of...