Skoda Roomster limping

My car, a Skoda Roomster, repeatedly loses power on roundabouts/bumpy roads. The glow plug and TCS warning lights come on and the car goes into some kind of low speed mode. I stop the car, restart, and...

Long delayed Skoda ordered

I placed an order with DM Keith Leeds on 6 October 2010 for a Skoda Octavia Estate 2.0 TDI CR Scout 4x4. The only extra I ordered was metallic paint. I did not have a car to trade in. I was initially informed...

Buying a long car..not too long.

I am thinking of buying a used car. I want a somewhat long car. My budget is £5000. I would prefer a manual though automatic would be a last resort. Based on information from friends/neighbours etc....

Can you recommend a simple, reliable car to carry two bicycles?

It seems to me from reading your readers’ letters that many problems with modern cars these days are caused by unnecessary fancy electronics. Is it possible to find a reliable, economical basic car? I...

What should I sell my 2001 BMW 330i for, and what should I replace it with?

I wish to sell my Y-reg 2001 BMW 330i Touring, mileage 106,000. Reasonable condition outside, excellent interior. Reason for sale: although the handling is superb, the harsh suspension and low profile...

Need an automatic with lots of space

I'm looking to buy an automatic that is big enough to take 5 adults at a push. It also needs a boot big enough to carry a greyhound. A low tax and insurance would be beneficial if possible. Not bothered...

Need a car for two tall parents and two child seats

My husband and I are both tall (he's 6ft4 and I'm 5ft11) and with a second child on the way we need to find a second hand car with space for us and two car seats. We've got a Honda Accord at the moment...

Buying a small easy access car

I am looking for a small, five-door, automatic car with a quality build/reliability reputation. As I have an arthritic hip, I need a car with a high driving position/easy entry. So far, I have looked at...

Why is there a spelling mistake in the latest Skoda Octavia advertisement?

Have you noticed that Skoda is offering 'ELETRIC' windows on its Octavia model? (See Auto Express issue 1156 page 6.)

Advice on a tow car - Yeti or CR-V?

I have a leased A4 Avant 9 - my 4th - that is going back at end of Aug 2011. I will not be doing the high mileage, 30,000 per year in the future as I will be semi retired - probably around 10,000 per...