Driving holiday

jethrothe2nd

99% of my driving is a 10 mile each way drive into work, so getting a 1.4 Skoda Octavia seemed like a sensible enough thing at the time of buying. However, me and the missus are now considering a driving holiday in Scotland in the summer, during which time there will be a fair amount of motorway driving, and overall probably a significant amount of mileage. My only concern is how much strain it will put on the car, considering the size of the engine.

Anyone any advice on this?

jethrothe2nd

jethrothe2nd wrote: »

My only concern is how much strain it will put on the car, considering the size of the engine.

None really Once the gearbox is used appropriately.

jethrothe2nd

RoverJames wrote: »

None really Once the gearbox is used appropriately.

Thanks. Me and my gearbox have a very appropriate relationship:D

I would have the car serviced about a month before setting off, mention to the garage you intend doing a fair few miles over the next couple of months. The few weeks before setting off are handy to have in case they overlook something or make a boo boo.

peasant

The max motorway speed is 120 km/h or 70 mph respectively. Even your 1.4 should do this all day long without breaking a sweat

bongi69

My mates family drove all the way to the south of France in a 98 1.0 SEAT Ibiza a few years back, and the car did it no problem.

Once you take it easy, and know the limits of the car and don't push it, you should be fine.

I do agree with getting it serviced before you go, and if you do a fair amount of mileage, get it looked at again when you get back

stevenmu

Just to be sure, check oil/coolant/etc levels before leaving and fairly regularly during the trip. Also check and monitor tyre pressure and condition.