Skoda Octavia or Dacia Logan?

I have 2008 Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI with only 24,000 miles on the clock. The Skoda has been suffering with lots of niggling issues - like the windows going down by themselves and alarm going off – and I...

Can I fit 16-inch wheels to my Skoda Octavia VRS?

I have Skoda Octavia TDI VRS currently on aluminium wheels with 225/40/18 summer tyres. Would steel wheels with 205/55/16 winter tyres be a good combination for winter motoring?

Want to sell my car quickly - what's the best route?

I’m selling my 2011 Skoda Octavia 1.4TSi SE+, as I'm getting a car through a company run scheme instead. What’s the method for selling it and getting a reasonable price for it? Secondly, what are your...

I want to part-exchange my Skoda Octavia for a Yeti - is this a good deal?

Asking price for 2010 Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI Elegance DSG with SatNav, leather upholstery, spare wheel, front and rear parking sensors and park assist with a mileage of 23,000 is £14,995 from a Skoda franchise...

How far do I need to drive to regenerate the DPF?

I’m looking to buy a used Skoda Octavia estate. This will be my first diesel and I’ll be driving eight to nine miles a day. Does it make sense to buy a diesel or will I encounter problems with the DPF?...

Why won't the dealer replace a faulty Octavia clutch under warranty?

A friend of mine has a two-year-old Skoda Octavia with about 11,000 miles on the clock. It is still under warranty. Recently on a short journey to the supermarket he felt the clutch beginning to slip,...

Are speed bumps damaging my Skoda Octavia?

I’ve just had to fork out for a new set of rear tyres on my 35,000-mile Skoda Octavia 1.9. The tyres had 3.5mm of tread left but were “out of shape”. Curiously enough, the same thing that happened to my...

Will 16-inch wheels give me a more comfortable ride?

If I fit 16-inch wheels and 205/55 R 16 summer tyres to my 2010 Octavia VRS, in your opinion would I get a more comfortable ride than on the 18-inch wheels and 225/40 R18 tyres fitted as standard? I am...

Would you recommend the Ford Focus or Honda Civic for reliability and good boot size?

I'm after a Focus-sized petrol car up to two years old (not new) for around £10,000-£11,000. Two key requirements are reliability and boot space. I quite like the Honda Civic and Ford Focus but can't decide...

Which family hatchback for under £4000?

I need a family hatchback for under £4000. I'm thinking that an Octavia is slightly too big for my needs and the Fabia doesn't get as good reviews. Is it worth considering a KIA cee’d 1.6 CRDi or a SEAT...