Can I use all-season tyres on my EV?

My Kia e-Niro has Michellin Primacy 3 tyres which perform poorly in the wet (they also have just over 2mm tread). My other petrol cars all have all-season tyres which are phenomenal, but the cars all weigh...

What is the difference between Audi quattro and BMW xDrive?

What is the difference between Audi quattro and BMW xDrive? Which performs better in bad weather situations and which has a more dynamic drive?

Using cruise control in wet weather - is it safe?

A general email is circulating advising that cruise control should not be engaged when there is rain or snow/ice. It explains that when hydroplaning occurs the cruise control accelerates - causing a potential...

Why are drivers being fined for using motorway service areas in poor weather?

I noticed a letter with regards to the 'fine' applied to parking in a service area on a night when the weather was exceedingly poor. I write to say that I admire the gentleman for refusing to pay. Unfortunately,...

Should cruise control be used in wet conditions?

I read that it's not wise to use the cruise control when driving in wet weather, of which there's plenty about at the moment. Can you elaborate on this, as I am unable to get it across to family and friends?

In Japan police escort drivers in poor weather - why not in the UK?

Drivers adhering to a safe speed annoy careless drivers who then cause accidents and blame the careful. Driving in Japan in poor weather we saw police cars appear, one in each lane driving abreast, preventing...

Should I fit new tyres to the front or rear of my Toyota Auris?

My Toyota Auris has done 21,000 miles. The front tyres are at 2mm and the rears at 4mm. Should the new tyres go on the front or the back?

Why is my 1998 Volkswagen Polo losing power when wet?

My 1998 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 CL loses power in the wet. Any ideas why this might be? It started happening after driving through a particularly deep puddle in the road. Then, once again, following a down...

Is my BMW safe to drive with the DTC switched off?

A fortnight ago, when driving my BMW up the M5, on two occasions the DTC warning light flashed and I had a momentary power loss. Both incidents were over in seconds. It didn't happen again until last night...

Are Suzuki Jimnys prone to skidding in the wet?

Can anybody answer if the 2007 Suzuki Jimny is prone to skidding on a wet road surface? My wife skidded on leaving a roundabout- speed circa 15mph - and the car ended up facing the wrong way.