Can I fit Polo wheels to my Fabia?

I drive a 2002 Skoda Fabia estate. My friend is in the process of rebuilding a crash-damaged Y-reg Polo. As he needs three new steel wheels for the Polo and I need a new spare for my car (both 14-inch),...

Need a car with good economy for driving in town

I've got a Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI and do mainly town driving, which usually gives me 45mpg. I noticed that the Octavia (2004-2013) 1.6 diesel and the Toyota Auris hybrid (2013-) Touring both get similar...

Which second hand small car - first car for 20 year old son - with £3000 price limit?

My 20 year old son is looking for his first car - he has a budget of £3000. It needs to be small, frugal and affordable for insurance, but also safe and reliable for motorway trips to university. Also...

Do you know of any problems with the Skoda Yeti DSG gearbox?

A friend is thinking of buying a new Yeti 1.2 TSI with a DSG gearbox. I believe wet clutch DSG gearboxes are more reliable than dry clutch DSG gearboxes - is this correct? And can you tell me which sort...

Buying new SUV - Kodiaq, Edge or Tiguan?

I'm after an everyday SUV that will be able to tow a trailer and a large jet ski. The car must be large - capable of carrying four adults - and feature an automatic gearbox. I have shortlisted the Volkswagen...

Need a compact 4x4 with comfortable seats

I recently purchased a Fiat 500X Cross Plus 4x4 170 petrol auto. It's a great car but due to a neck injury I am finding it a problem to get in and out of the vehicle. Should I replace it? If so, with what?...

Need a large car with good fuel eocnomy

I am looking for 2.0-litre diesel car with 150PS. I need good fuel economy and impressive handling from the car. What should I get from the: Mazda6, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Passat, Honda Civic and Toyota...

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 Citigo has hidden accident history - what are my rights?

I bought a three-year-old Skoda Citigo from a dealer eight weeks ago. Recently, it went into a local Skoda dealer for some minor recall work. However, on inspection, they found it had been in a major accident...

Water in gearbox in Skoda Citigo

My son's 2013 Skoda Citigo gearbox has failed. The garage has reported water in the gearbox. Is this a weakness in the model?