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In the light of our ever deteriorating roads, would it be possible to fit different suspension components (springs, dampers) to my Civic Type R to make its ride slightly more comfortable without sacrificing...
What can be done to improve the ride quality/comfort of a car? I own a four year old Hyundai ix20 with alloy wheels and 205/55/R16 tyres. The ride quality in my car is atrocious and it crashes and rolls...
I am thinking about my next car, I'm looking for something to deal with the numerous pot holes and rather large speed bumps on the way to my son's school. In general do 4x4/suv have more robust parts to...
Would greatly value your opinion choosing between a new Kia Optima, a new Sportage and a new Cee;d with the emphasis on comfort. All around £22,000.
I am thinking of buying a new BMW 3 Series (320i) saloon. The Luxury version of this model is only available with 18-inch wheels fitted with 225/45 tyres whereas the SE model comes as standard with 17-inch...
I have never been happy with the bumpy ride in my Jaguar XF Sportbrake and now I need to replace all four tyres. Please could you recommend the best tyres to give a softer ride?
I was going to change my Citroen C5 Estate for a new Skoda Superb Estate, an Audi A4/A6 Avant or a Volvo Estate. After test driving all the options I have concluded that the comfort of the C5 suspension...
My partner had an accident 8 years ago which resulted in a crushed vertebra. She still has pain from her injury, especially when our car goes over bumpy roads, potholes or tight corners etc. We made...
I wrote to you recently regarding low rolling resistance tyres fitted to the Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion adversely affecting ride quality. I have now test driven this model and confirm this is the case....
I am considering a new Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion for my next car, but am concerned that the low rolling resistance tyres fitted would spoil the usually good polo ride quality. Information on the internet...
 

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