Will the Skoda Octavia TDI's DPF regenerate over a 14-mile run?

I currently have a pre-DPF Skoda Octavia TDI Estate and am very pleased with it. I would like to buy a new one early next year but want to check a few facts about the DPF. The sales brochure says it should...

Skoda Octavia or Volkswagen Golf?

I’m in the market for a new car and my search has come down to a nearly new Volkswagen Golf 1.4 petrol (140PS) with DSG ‘box or for similar money (£2,1500) a brand new Skoda Octavia with the same engine....

Should I buy a 2WD Skoda Octavia and fit winter tyres rather than buy the 4WD version?

I was very interested in your answer to MA of Stroud regarding the merits of a winter tyre-shod Porsche Carrera S rear wheel drive against the 4WD version without winter tyres. As I currently drive a Skoda...

What's the correct tyre pressures for a Skoda Octavia?

I own the latest Skoda Octavia Elegance, but am having difficulty finding out the correct front /rear tyre inflation pressures (tyres fitted 225/45R17). The handbook does not contain this information,...

Are there any risks with buying from Drivethedeal.com?

What are the risks or other drawbacks of buying a new car online from a site like Drivethedeal.com please? I am looking for a new Skoda Octavia 2.0 automatic Estate and they seem to be about £3,000 cheaper...

What could I replace my Mercedes-Benz C220 with?

I run a 2006 Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI blue efficiency AMG Sport Estate on a 3-year PCP that expires at the end of November. Since buying this car my driving pattern has changed due to early retirement caused...

How does Skoda Finance work and can I end the loan early to save money?

I am buying a new Skoda Octavia for £19,000. The dealer suggests that I fund £9500 using Skoda Finance. The deal is that Skoda will contribute £500 and give me three free services up to 30,000 miles, so...

Which broker should I use?

After much agonising we want to buy a Skoda Octavia estate for my wife to transport our two ever growing sons. There are several brokers listed on your site, but I am not sure which one to use. What do...

Why are quoted CO2 emissions reducing so fast on Skoda's Octavia?

The current brochure does not list an Octavia 1.4 TSI DSG, but the Skoda on-line configurator allows you to configure one. The CO2 emissions are lower than was posted at the launch of the car. They are...

I'd like to buy a new Skoda Octavia, but does the cam belt really need changing every four years?

The new Octavia is getting acclaim in all the reviews I have seen, but few have tested or commented on the 1.4 TSI 140PS petrol unit which I am thinking of buying to replace my 2007/57 2.0 Mazda 6. Quizzing...