by Karl Dyson | Aug 16, 2020 | gearbox
Whilst investigating some worrying clunky gearbox issues in my Skoda Octavia VRS DSG, I stumbled upon a simple procedure for “resetting” the DSG gearbox. This reset has been heralded by many owners to fix issues ranging from gearbox hesitation, clunky...
by Karl Dyson | Aug 10, 2020 | dieselgate
It’s been over 3 years since we blew the lid on the VW Group refunding some owners after falling foul of the diesel gate emissions fix. Read more on that here The Volkswagen Group is systematically refunding owners for EGR failures after the emissions...
by Karl Dyson | Jul 29, 2020 | new cars
If you ask most people what would be the best decision between buying and leasing a car, the majority would probably tell you that buying is better without hesitation. People like the idea of ownership, and it can sometimes be a good thing. The only issue is that cars...
by Karl Dyson | Jul 21, 2020 | insurance
There are a lot of factors that affect how much you need to pay for car insurance coverage. Aside from the coverage amount and type, you also have factors such as the car you are driving, how the car is stored at night, and your driving history to review when...
by Karl Dyson | May 29, 2020 | Skoda
Since the article helping my fellow diesel VRS owners choose the right oil for their beloved ride was so popular, we’ve put together another guide to help our petrol TSI brothers put the right oil in their engine. Skoda recommends and uses Castrol Edge. This...
