Can I change the wheel size on my Skoda Superb for better tyre wear?

I have a Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI CR140 SE plus with 225/45 R17 Michelin Sport 3 tyres. I am really disappointed with the poor mileage I get, with the front tyres lasting only 12,500 miles if I am lucky. I...

Which economical tyres should I fit to my Citroen DS4 Sport?

I own a 2012 Citroen DS4 Sport, which is equipped with 225/40R19 tyres. The price of replacement tyres appears very expensive. What would you advise?

Why are accident repair costs so different?

Why does insurance cost so much? Let me tell you. I was involved in a minor bump with a parked car. No damage to mine, and only door skin and window glass to his new Mazda 6. I was willing to pay and not...

Sporty hatchback for a 21 year old - what do you recommend?

I'm 21 and recently got myself a good steady job, with a decent income. Having driven my parents' Fiat Panda for the last three years, I'm looking to get myself a second hand car in the £5000 bracket....

Why won't my wife receive the full value of her written-off Mazda 323?

My wife's car was a 1995 Mazda 323 with 70,000 miles with FSH and in good condition. She loved it, put a personalised number plate on it and had intended to use it until she is too old to drive. Now it...

Should my son give his credit card details to a motorcycle hire company following an accident?

I read your FAQs about credit hire vehicles but would appreciate further advice. My son's motorbike was knocked over whilst it was parked. The car driver has admitted liability and there is one witness....

Tax discs - display insurance instead?

I wonder if you agree with me that, especially as we are now doing away with tax discs being displayed in the screen, we should follow the lead of France and make it compulsory that any car on the road...

Why should I pay for an insurance certificate replacement?

I lost my car insurance certificate recently. I phoned Esure and asked if they could provide a duplicate. I was informed that to send a replacement would cost me £26 which would be taken from my debit...

Why can't we get a reasonable payout after having our Cat D Jaguar X-Type written off?

In February 2011 my wife purchased a 2005 Jaguar X-Type 2.0 D SE. The car had been a category D write-off (front end damage), but had been nicely repaired. She liked this car so much that she intended...

Insurance claim problems

My friend was involved in an accident after another car hit him from behind. The driver took full responsibility and his insurance company gave him a van on lease. However, now the insurer want to take...