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Any suggestions as to what I should replace my 4-year-old Mondeo Titanium X TDCI 5-door auto with? Since acquiring it in 2009 it has completed 50,000 miles and has given excellent service (apart from...
I have a 2011 Nissan X-Trail Tekna 2.0DCI 173 manual that I bought for towing a caravan. I realise now that they do not supply a full size spare wheel, and the 'get you home' wheel stipulates in the owners...
I would like to offer a tip concerning tyres, as I have read lots of advice but no reference to tyre tests. Even amongst premium brands, let alone the 'cheap and cheerful' ones which are often a safety...
I am looking to replace a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI 4-Motion, which has a towbar and has been a delight to drive. The whole of our grown-up family enjoys its roominess and adaptability. Its only drawback...
I have a 2008 BMW 520d Touring and am giving serious consideration to fitting a set of winter tyres as you have recommended on numerous occasions in The Daily Telegraph. What tyres do you recommend for...
I have a Mercedes-Benz ML 420 SUV currently on 295/40 ZR20 106Y tyres. Which winter tyres would you recommend for this car?
I decided to fit winter tyres this year, and now use Avons on 16-inch steel rims to replace the original 17-inch runflats on my BMW 3-Series. As expected, grip is great, but there is also a very noticeable...
I drive a 2010 Vauxhall Corsa. Last month, whilst driving at a moderate 60mph on a major dual carriageway, I experienced what I would describe as a tyre blowout on the rear driver’s side. I managed to...
I currently need to replace all four tyres on my Lexus IS and am seriously considering buying cold weather tyres. However, I will almost certainly be replacing my car next September when the current one...
 

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