Noisy suspension

My 2007 Toyota Avensis 1.8 petrol is very noisy, making a rumbling noise on even slightly rough roads. It is on 16" wheels and the noise was apparent with original tyres and still is with new Bridgestone...

Are my rear tyres causing road noise from my 2005 Audi A3 Sportback?

I have a 2005 Audi A3 Sportback with a 1.6 FSI engine. I recently heard a noise that I thought may have been a wheel bearing. A mechanic checked and found the bearings OK. He suggested that the noise was...

What are the benefits of nitrogen-filled tyres?

My local ATS is offering to inflate my tyres with nitrogen as an alternative to air. What are the benefits of doing this, as the cost is not very much?

What is your opinion of the Lexus GS 450h hybrid?

There are some 2-year-old, low mileage, Lexus GS 450h 3.5 SE Saloons available within my max price of £22,500. I don't do big mileage (7,500 miles pa) but I do like a bit of stylish metal around me, and...

Which tyres could I fit to my 2009 Peugeot 308 which offer quieter running than the Continentals it currently has?

I recently purchased a 2009 Peugeot 308 Verve 1.4 fitted with Continental tyres. Could you please tell me if anybody as done any research that would indicate that a different make of tyre would run quieter?

Are my new Mastersteel tyres noisier than the Dunlops removed in France after a puncture?

While in France recently I clipped a loose kerbstone whilst going through roadworks in my Skoda Octavia 1.4TSi, and got a puncture on my front offside wheel. I didn't have a spare, only a repair kit and...

Should I buy a Mitsubishi Colt or Honda Jazz for commuting in London?

I've got a question about the choice of Mitsubishi Colt (08, manual, petrol) and Honda Jazz (08, manual, petrol). I need a car for my job every day in London, which is 10 miles away from my home. Sometimes...

Can I replace my Audi A6's low profile tyres with standard fittings?

I have just a purchased an Audi A6 Avant (08) 3.0 TDI quattro that has factory-fitted Michelin 255/35ZR19. Over 40mph, these tyres have a very obvious resonance which really is annoying. I'm not a great...

Which tyres can I fit to my Ford C-Max to reduce road noise?

I own an 08 Ford C-Max 1.6 petrol and am very satisfied with the car. However, the road noise is quite loud from, I believe, the tyres. These tyres are Continental SportContact 2, size 205/55R16 91V and...

Which tyres would reduce road noise in my Mazda 3?

I read with interest your answer to MB of Durley regarding tyre noise on his Ford Fiesta. I own a 09-reg Mazda 3 1.6 Takara automatic which I enjoy driving, but I cannot cope with the road noise, which...