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Questions from August 2015
How much noise reduction could I expect from swapping my 20 inch wheels to 19 inch and which tyre would you recommend?
My wife has an Audi Q5 3.0 S line March 2010 with 50k miles with FASH. The car started having a fault where it would try to lurch forward against the brakes when stopping at traffic lights. My local Audi...
Is the price of a new BMW X1 purchased in Belgium or Germany lower than UK now the Euro is cheaper for UK buyers please? I assume that there will be few discounts available on this new model here in UK?...
I want to fit winter tyres on 16-inch steel rims. Skoda suggests 215/60R16. I reckon a better speedo/ odometer match would be with one of the following (A)225/55R16 (B)205/60R16 (C)195/65R16 (C)195/70R15....
It appears that Volkswagen has very clever marketing as millions are persuaded to buy a Golf over say an Astra or Focus every year. It's sort of a status symbol to own one. However, looking on many sites...
I placed a pre-order direct with Mazda for the new Mazda MX-5 (a 2.0 Sport Nav) in May this year with a delivery estimate of 1st-30th September. For a number of reasons, just one of which was to stand...
I have a Mercedes Benz E300 Estate 2015 model with 265/35 R18 on the rear and 245/40 R18 on the front. I want to to purchase some winter wheels and tyres.
What size rim should I purchase?
We bought a 59 plate Discovery 4 from a franchised dealer with a 12 month warranty and service pack, approx. 13/14 months ago. The car has suffered from engine and gearbox problems for the last 7-8 months...
I have a 2001 SEAT Leon and when I go to set off the radio reads phone on the display and the music, whether a CD or radio cuts on and off, fades and comes back. I don't know why when all settings are...
I am trading up from a Jazz owned from new. I want a comfortable auto SUV with good boot space that will be trouble free over 6 plus years. I also want to enjoy driving it approx 6000 miles a year many...
I had a suspicious crash for cash front end collision to the back end of another car on the entrance into a roundabout. I'm worried that the insurance company may write off the car. It is a Volkswagen...
I am English, retired and living in France. I have a Corolla Verso for lugging stuff about and dogs. The price of diesel here makes that the choice - we are looking for a classy, long distance cruiser...
Considering new Qashqai and would appreciate any feedback as to whether to choose 17-inch or 19-inch wheels?
There is an unidentified fluid leakage in the engine bay of my Volvo V50. Towing the caravan home on a hot day I thought there was a smell from under the bonnet. Looking into the engine bay from the front,...
My Mondeo has covered 114,000 miles.and had just passed its M.O.T and service, but has a rattling similar to coins shaking around in a tin can, which the garage cannot fathom out. It`s especially noticeable...
I wish to replace my Hyundai petrol 1.4 ix20 Style with something similar Are the Ford B-MAX or Vauxhall Meriva any better or is there any other MPV/crossover/SUV I should consider?
Four years ago I bought a Toyota Avensis Tourer which is now coming to the end of its five-year warranty and I’m thinking of replacing it. What I’d like is something a little smaller. I’d like petrol,...
I have between £5k-7k to spend on an SUV. I'm torn between a Honda CR-V and Mitsubishi Shogun elegance. Any thoughts?
A good friend of mine is selling a 2001 Citroen Xsara 2.0 Automatic Petrol for £500. The car is in a very good state. Should I go for it?
I have been very tempted by some deals on the BMW 520d and Mercedes E220. Would I have any diesel problems on a two year lease? Or should I get a Lexus IS/CT?
I am considering getting a slightly more 'grown up' roadster for some time. I have a limited budget of £5000 which seems to flag up quite a few late 90's early 00's cars and was considering the Boxster,...
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...
I am now 70 and looking to the future I am thinking of buying a compact SUV for easier access. Looking from these cars - Skoda Yeti, Kia Sportage, Hyundai ix35, Audi Q3 and Nissan Qashqai - do they have...
I am looking for a small automatic. I have a Suzuki Splash but they no longer make them. I looked at the Fiat 500 and Peugeot 108 but they are a bit slow for motorway. I do at least 20 miles 4 days a week...
The DPF warning light appeared on the dash for the first time with no other issues at all with car. I checked with my handbook for advice which l followed to the letter reset the regeneration system but...
Are there any reliability issues with small petrol engines with a turbo?
My local Arnold Clark dealers are selling pre-registered Dacia Sandero hatchbacks Ambience trim for £5988. Is this a good deal or would you expect a bigger reduction against a new car?
Having finally settled on a new CX-3 I need to decide whether better to go for the 2WD and buy a set of winter wheels and tyres or just go for the AWD version (but no winter tyres) - I can do one or the...
My BMW 5 Series broke down last and was eventually recovered. I operate as a Private Hire Chauffeur so my vehicle is my livelihood. The problem is a snapped top timing chain, which I have found out by...
I've been driving classics and future classics for years but now I need a sensible car in place of one of them. I've got a Lotus Esprit S4 and Porsche 924 Turbo. I was looking at swapping the 924 for something...
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