What's wrong with my Octavia DSG?

I have a 2010 Skoda Octavia 1.4 petrol with a DSG auto gearbox, which has an intermittent fault. When cruising at any speed, with little throttle, the gearbox sometimes makes a loud "clunk" noise as if...

Skoda Octavia engine oil light - what does it mean?

The engine oil level light on my Skoda Octavia flashes a few times on ignition. Is this a fault? I've checked the oil level and it seems fine.

Skoda Octavia won't start when engine is warm

I have a 2008 Skoda Octavia diesel with a DSG gearbox and 40k on the clock. The car starts first thing, when the engine is cold, but doesn't start very well when warm. I've taken it to my local garage,...

Buying a uses estate - Skoda Octavia or Toyota Avensis?

I'm a private hire taxi driver and I need to buy a uses estate. Which would you recommend from the: - 2012 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI vRS estate - 2012 Toyota Avensis 1.8i automatic estate

Towbar electrics are broken - can I take the car back to the dealer?

I have owned my 2007 Skoda Octavia 1.9TDI estate from new. I have been very happy with the car and paid extra for a towbar to be fitted by the dealer. Last week I attempted to use the towbar's electrics...

Skoda Octavia battery problems

We have a 2004 Skoda Octavia that has a developed battery problem. We eventually noticed that the radiator fan was intermittently running and this in turn was draining the battery overnight. The car did...

TCS warning light on Skoda Octavia Scout

I own a 2004 Skoda Octavia Scout. I've noticed that the TCS warning light has come on and stayed on. My local Skoda dealer has done a diagnostic check and says it needs new ABS control unit at £1321. Dealer...

Is the Skoda 1.4 TSI an unreliable engine?

We are looking at buying a 2012 Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI but have read that the engine has been recalled due to a problem with the cam/chain belt resulting in engine failure. What is your understand of the...

Advice on buying a taxi?

I'm looking for a new taxi for myself. Either a 2012 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI or Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI. Which one is better and economical?

Skoda Octavia vRS timing chain failure - where do we stand?

My stepson's Octavia vRS has recently suffered a catastrophic timing chain failure. We are awaiting a full garage report but they have confirmed the problem and that a new engine will be required. Their...