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VW “Dieselgate” emissions fix failures: What happens after your 24 months trust building measures are up?
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 "fix" Our...
Is Buying a Car New Always the Better Option?
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...
4 Ways Changing Your Driving Style Can Lower Your Insurance Premium
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...
Which oil should you use in your Skoda Octavia VRS TSI Petrol MK3 – 220 230 245?
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 fully...
Our top 5 tips on looking after your diesel car’s DPF during lock down
Since your diesel particulate filter's health relies on usage to burn off all that nasty soot, we've put together our top tips on how to look after your DPF in this lockdown world that many of us are living in. I'd also like to add that there are some out there...
ŠKODA Drops launch pricing and specs of the all new ŠKODA OCTAVIA MK4
ŠKODA has finally dropped the launch pricing of the all-new Octavia. Starting at just £22,390 OTR, the Octavia SE First Edition will initially be the entry-level trim grade in the new Octavia MK4 range. Unfortunately, this initial launch doesn't include either the...
What Are the Most Successful Hypermiling Methods?
For some people, hypermiling is a symptom of an obsession with numbers and the sheer curiosity about the limits of their machines. This type of hypermiling may result in people buying additives and tech to achieve the big numbers they desire....
Readers Ride: James’s 2019 Skoda Octavia VRS 2.0 TSI DSG
If you couldn't already tell from the vast number of Skoda VRS articles on the site - we're big fans of Skoda's best selling hot family mover (I also own one!) You might have also noticed that our page showcasing the best modified MK3 Skodas on UK roads is bursting at...
An Honest Guide on How to Buy Your First Green Car
Electric cars are the way of the future because they’re often more environmentally friendly than their gas-powered counterparts. However, in the past, purchasing a green/electric car was challenging for most consumers due to the price of the car itself, and the...