Buying a new SUV - Duster or Yeti

I'm thinking of buying a Dacia Duster or a Soda Yeti. I do about 7000 miles a year and would like an economical car with low road tax and a reasonable consumption.I am budgeting about £14,000. Can you...

Which wheels are best for comfort on Skoda Superb?

I am a taxi driver. My car is a 2010 Skoda Superb Estate. It has standard 18-inch wheels on low profile tyres which make for a hard ride. I am considering a move to a 16-inch-wheel with a larger sidewall...

Underinflated tyres on nearly new car

I recently bought a nearly new Yeti from a Skoda main dealer. I though the ride was a little firm but put it down to just being a different car - I had a Golf previously. On a whim I checked the tyre pressures...

Skoda Yeti has 100k on the clock - should I keep or sell?

I would like to ask you for help regarding my decision to sell my six year old Skoda Yeti 4x4 diesel. I drive at least 100 miles per day to get to work and am very satisfied with my Yeti. It is great to...

Should I buy an ex-rental car?

I am considering buying a 2015 Skoda Octavia Estate 1.6 diesel. The vehicle has 13,000 miles on the clock and is an ex-rental. It will need an oil replacement immediately taking into consideration it was...

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.

Buying a Skoda Yeti - petrol or diesel?

We have a 2004 BMW saloon 2.0 diesel which we are passing on to our son. We are looking at buying a Skoda Yeti to replace it. My husband wants another 2.0 diesel. I want a 1.4 petrol as we only do 6000...

Hybrid/petrol company car recommendations

I'm about to order a new company car. My business mileage is negligible and my daily commute is 12 miles of country roads. The only long journeys are 2-3 family breaks (with two small children) per year....

Best used estate?

I am looking for a used mid-size estate. I have been reading your answers to similar questions, and it seems you recommend the following: * Ford Mondeo * Mazda 6 * Skoda Superb * Toyota Avensis * Huyndai...

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,...