Skoda Octavia Estate 1.0 TSI - Is it any good?

I want to buy a Skoda Octavia Estate 1.2 TSI. However, I have just discovered that the 1.2 TSI petrol engine has been replaced by a 1.0 TSI. Is this new engine any good?

How many miles will the Skoda Octavia really do the gallon?

There has been much talked about mpg figures for VW group. I have just leased a Skoda Octavia Estate 1.2 petrol auto. I had a 200 mile round trip to Cambridge via M25/M11 and got 49mpg. Another trip to...

Skoda Octavia - are the pedals adjustable for reach?

I am buying a new Octavia Estate. I am partially disabled. Are the accelerator and brake pedals adjustable for reach?

Used Estate car for £16k?

Were looking to replace our Bongo camper with a nearly newish estate for around £16k. We need room for 2 young kids and a newfoundland dog who sits 85cm tall. We canoe too so estate's probably preferred...

Skoda diesel - should I reject it in light of the scandal?

I took delivery of a new Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI yesterday, the day the VW scandal broke. Can or should I reject it? Is there anything I should do? I have only driven the car home and love it but should...

Dealer holding onto V5

I bought a pre-reg Skoda Scout from a main dealer. They said I would get the V5 in about 3 weeks and didn't give me the new keeper section. After 5 weeks and various phone calls and emails I phoned the...

Skoda Octavia DSG problems

Over the past few months, when starting from cold, my 2012 Skoda Octavia estate DSG diesel struggles to move through the gears. As a result, I end up bunny hopping down the road. The problem usually clears...

Industrial fallout on Skoda Octavia

We bought a new Skoda Octavia Estate in September 2014, and when we went to collect it we noticed it had small marks (dirt / drops) all round it. We pointed them out straight away and it was assumed that...

Daytime running lights - needed?

I've just bought a new Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI estate. Should I use the (non bi-xenon) daytime running lights or not (they are a menu option)? Pros and cons please?

Buying a new car - which wheels should I get?

I am looking at the new Skoda Elegance Estate 2.0 TDI (non DSG). I have noted your comments on wheel and tyre size and comfort on many cars. The Elegance Estate comes standard with Teron 225/45/R17 91W....