What DSG is used in the Skoda Octavia vRS?

I am thinking about buying a 2019 Skoda Octavia vRS Challenge 2.0 TSI 245 DSG. Is this a seven-speed wet box or some other type of automatic gearbox?

I keep having to replace tyres due to pothole damage - what wheels should I swap to?

I have 225/35 R19 wheels on my Skoda Octavia vRS. I've replaced four tyres since January at £150 each due to potholes. I’ve now been offered a swap to 225/40 R18 wheels. Would this help?

I do 13,000 miles per year - should I go for a petrol car or the cheaper diesel version?

I do approximately 13,000 miles a year and quite a lot of motorway driving. I've seen a good deal for a 2016 Skoda Octravia vRS 2.0 TDI with only 2000 miles on the clock for £17,000 with a main dealer....

The cambelt broke in my car long before the recommended replacement - should the manufacturer offer a free fix?

I have a 2014 Skoda Octavia vRS TDI with 88,000 miles and a full service history. It isn't due another service for 8000 miles, but the cambelt has just snapped. I don't know what engine damage has been...

The clutch in our Octavia failed after only 10,000 miles - should Skoda cover the cost?

The clutch in our our 2015 Skoda Octavia VRS has failed after just over 10,000 miles, which the dealer has told us is not covered under warranty. I'm well aware that clutches are considered wearing items,...

Should the dealer pay to replace the faulty brakes on a used car I bought five months ago?

I purchased a 65-plate Skoda Octavia vRS 230 from Skoda Watford in November last year and while I love the car there's been a grinding sound when driving and braking since purchase. I had the car in for...

Delivery miles Octavia vRS for £20k - is it good value?

I have my eye on a Skoda Octavia vRS petrol manual, 16 reg, delivery miles (approx 60), in a main dealer, for £20k. Good value? It has all the kit I want, and standard wheels and tyres. I really want an...

Suspected oil cooler failure

I have already contacted you about this before but it seems to be still ongoing. It started when the coolant low light came on so we stopped and called the AA who had a look and noticed emulsification...

Skoda Octavia leaking oil into coolant

My Skoda Octavia vRS TSI (2016 model) broke down on the weekend. The AA and the local Skoda dealership confirm oil in the coolant (thick emulsified residue around the sides of the expansion tank) plus...

Skoda Octavia problems - can I reject it?

I have a new three month old Skoda Octavia VRS. Today, when I was driving, the coolant light came on and it said that there is low coolant levels . So I stopped and checked, it was below minimum but there...