Buying a fast estate - Octavia vRS or Focus ST?

Which petrol estate is better - a Skoda Octavia vRS or a Ford Focus ST? Also after I buy one of them would it be worth putting a chip to get more PS and torque?

Skoda Yeti engine vibration

My Skoda Yeti has done 70,000 miles and a short time ago a vibration could be felt when accelerating between 2000 and 2500rpm in any gear. There is no noise that accompanies the vibration. My two local...

Will a Skoda Yeti tow a 1000kg caravan?

I am nearing retirement and will be giving up my diesel all-wheel drive Ford Kuga. I cover around 5000 miles per year and need a smallish petrol 4x4 to tow my 1000kg caravan. I would like Skoda Yeti 1.8TSi...

What to look for in a used Skoda Yeti?

My father's looking to replace his 2003 Ford Focus. He wants something slightly bigger but can't be much longer due to tight parking at his work. A Skoda Yeti would be absolutely perfect but I understand...

Is the Skoda TSI engine reliable?

I'm thinking of buying a used Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI (122PS) in Elegance trim . Is the petrol engine strong enough to shift the Octavia with some 'zip'? Is it reliable? I've read some horror stories about...

Buying a fast estate - Octavia vRS or Leon Cupra ST?

I'm currently looking at buying a quick(ish) estate car. I'll be travelling approximately 10,000 miles a year, so petrol seems the best option for me. Having driven Skodas for some time, the Octavia...

Is the Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI belt or chain driven?

Can you tell me if my 2011 Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI has a cam belt or chain?

Which VAG car is best?

I am considering buying a nearly new car Volkswagen group car. I like the Golf Estate, Skoda Octavia and Superb, but I have a number of concerns regarding modern engines – DPF and DMF problems on diesels,...

Is the Skoda Octavia coupe on the way?

I want to buy a new Skoda Octavia, but have been told that a coupe could be on the way. Will the Octavia coupe happen? I'm prepared to wait for a year or so.

Can you recommend something to replace my X3?

I am in a quandary. My 2011 BMW X3 is having some electrical problems so I think I will replace it. Being retired I can no longer justify an expensive replacement. I'm quite tall and need a car with plenty...