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Skoda Octavia VRS Petrol and diesel MK3 / FL buyers guide <2013
With prices of the mighty MK3 Octavia VRS becoming more affordable every day, the market for arguably the UK's best value fast family mover has grown exponentially. From the forecourt, the VRS retails around £26k before you bolt on a load of options however, now...
Skoda Octavia i ii iii Mk1 Mk2 Mk3 owner manuals Inc VRS
Since we posted our link to the Skoda Octavia MK3 iii services manuals, we've literally had one person ask where they can get the owners manual for their beloved Skoda Octavia. Since we love our fellow "octy" owners, we thought we'd publish links to all the manuals...
Skoda Octavia Mk III 2013 Workshop, Service, maintenance & repair manuals downloads inc VRS
If like me, you've got a beautiful MK3 Skoda Octavia, you'll know what a pain it is working without the proper manuals. Well, that's about to change. We've been lucky enough to have sent the links to the full range of manuals for your trusty MK3. The pack includes...
Qantas develops Hypermiling program to cut its fuel bill by $40 million a year
The Australian airline Qantas has taken airborne Hypermiling to a new level by developing a program which could cut its fuel bill by as much as $40 million a year. The airline has spent the last five years and millions of dollars developing a new flight planning...
Research shows that over 500 number plates are stolen a week in the UK
Over 500 number plates a week are being stolen in the UK by criminals targeting unsuspecting motorists, leaving many suspected of crimes from fuel drive offs to armed robbery. Figures obtained by the AA show that over 25,000 plates were stolen in the UK last year in...
VW Golf diesel DPF FAQ – Regeneration, Cleaning and Owners manual (diesel particulate filter) MK5 MK6 MK7
The humble VW Golf, Germany's modern day peoples car and probably one of the most popular German cars ever to grace a UK drive way. Thing is, apart from the epic performance models such as the legendary GTI and R, most of them are diesel and you know what comes with...
New DVSA MOT figures reveal a 411% increase in the number of diesel cars failing emissions test since DPF changes
Figures from the DVSA have revealed that over four times the number of diesel cars have failed the MOT test since the introduction of new emissions testing rules. Since 20 May 2018 the UK government has changed the MOT rules for diesel vehicles. These changes will...
Supermarkets “slash” fuel prices as crude oil price tumbles
In the uncertainty of Brexit and the UK's political mess, it's a welcome distraction to hear that fuel prices are being "slashed" by supermarkets. The move by major supermarket fuel suppliers including Asda, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons has seen 1p a litre shaved off...
Skoda Octavia MY19 documents confirms new pricing for VRS245 and says goodbye to the diesel 184
It's been months since Skoda closed the books on its performance family mover but finally it looks like you'll be able to secure yourself a nice VRS, as long as its petrol. What the spec sheet (below) confirms is that the old Euro 6 184 diesel has been dropped in...
The Gasoline Particulate Filter FAQ
Like it or not, emissions regulations will tighten significantly for all fossil fuelled vehicles. This means more technology, more costs and much much more to go wrong. With the fall out of dieselgate, many motorists are now opting for petrol. In fact record numbers...