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My new Laguna Tourer came with a tyre inflation kit - I am concerned about this with a long trip to Aberdeenshire next month and think I should buy a spare tyre. There is room for this under the boot...
I am in my eightieth year, a lifelong petrol-head and still enjoy driving my 2008 Volkswagen Golf GTI with about 50,000km on the odometer. I am concerned about future maintenance costs. When will it start...
I thought that you might be interested to know that some years ago you recommended Michelin tyres for my Honda Civic. I am just having them replaced after 41,000 miles and the garage tells me that there...
In your column 14 January, MV of Thatcham stated that "larger diameter rims increase exhaust emissions," but did not say why. I can see that average engine revs will be lower for the same journey average...
I have purchased a 2004 BMW 525i petrol automatic, and I am amazed at the very hard ride. On motorways it is perfectly smooth and has direct steering, but as soon as you get on normal or back roads it...
Could you please advise on replacement tyres for a 2005 Honda FR-V 2.0 litre petrol? The current tyres are Michelin 205/55 R16s, as fitted from new. Is there a quieter running tyre or should I replace...
I have just test driven the new BMW 3 series 328i and thought it was a superb car except for intrusive road noise. It was on non standard 18" wheels. Do you think the road roar would be less on the standard...
We're thinking of changing our car and are looking at a 2008 BMW 330i (the 272bhp model). We do around 8000 miles per year and want something that is fun to drive and comfortable. The majority of driving...
I need an extra set of wheels and tyres for winter use on my Rover Sterling. I have a spare set of Vitesse wheels, so it makes sense to use those rather than try and buy new. However, the Sterling tyres...
I recently bought a 2007 Honda CR-V EX 2.2iCDTi which currently has Honda ‘ONYX’ 19-inch alloy wheels fitted with SP Sport MAXX 245/45R 19 98Y low profile tyres. I would like to change these for a more...