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I have a 2019 (current model) Citroen Berlingo XTR Flair Auto diesel 130, which suits me well with one exception - road noise. It has newish Michelin 205/55 16" tyres, chosen for a good 'outside the car'...
I have a 68-reg Suzuki Celerio, it's a good car but road noise is high. Is there any way to lessen it?
I’ve recently purchased an Audi Q5 and am considering fitting mud slaps as the sides of the vehicle dirty up quickly in wet weather conditions. Would such a fitting effect the fuel consumption and road...
I recently bought an early 2019 Volvo V90 T4 petrol estate. I am delighted with it in every way except I find the cabin noise just a bit higher than I would like on most road surfaces. The car came with...
We have test driven a low mileage Suzuki Vitara. A great basic little SUV, but are they known for their road and wheel noise?
I have a 2017 Honda Civic but the road noise is horrendous. I have Michelin Primacy tyres on 17-inch wheels. Have you any suggestions for improvement?
My nearly three-year-old Vauxhall Astra seems noisy. The noise appears to be coming from the rear and varies depending on speed and road surface. Could the reason be the tyres or wheel bearings?
I would like to reduce road noise in my 2013 Toyota Verso Excel. Would changing the tyres /wheels help? The tyres currently fitted are 215/55 R17.
In recent years I've suffered hearing loss, so with cabin noise it's difficult to converse with my wife while driving our 2013 Ford Fiesta. We are now looking to buy a similar size vehicle. Can you recommend...
My 10 year old Peugeot 307 SW, which I have enjoyed, needs replacing. Both the new SEAT Ateca 1.4 petrol DSG (18-inch wheels) and the new Volkswagen Golf Estate 1.5 petrol DSG (16-inch wheels) suit my...