Which car to replace my BMW 520d will be more reliable and easier to handle in winter?

My current BMW 520d auto estate company car is due for replacement soon. I commute between Sheffield and Macclesfield at an average of 35,000 year. The current car is very comfortable and suits my needs...

What tyres do you recommend for a Ford Galaxy?

We have just acquired a 59 plate Galaxy TDCI automatic which has a complete mishmash of tyres on it with about 4mm tread, and I'm looking to put a matching set on. The current size is 225/55/R17. What...

Tyre pressure sensor valve failure

I have had two tyre pressure sensor valves fail in the last year (cause seems to be corrosion)- great inconvenience but no blow-outs so far. I am concerned about long term safety of these devices -...

Which economical all-purpose tyres for my Mitsubishi Lancer?

I am shortly going to have to put a new set of tyres on my Mitsubishi Lancer estate. I know that you recommend different tyres for winter and summer but, as a pensioner and probably like many other people,...

How can I ensure my wheel bolts are properly tightened, but not over-tightened?

After a few scary moments on alpine roads I bought a set of winter tyres on steel wheels for my Chrysler Grand Voyager, which I put on in December and take off in March. I invested in a three-tonne trolley...

What do you think of the Subaru Forester for rural winter use?

We are looking for a new car and, living in a very rural location, we want a 4x4 but do not want a Land Rover type. We have seen a couple of secondhand 2004/2005 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Turbos for sale locally...

Can you recommend a new wheel and tyre combination for my Lexus GS300SE to improve the ride?

I'm just writing to say how much I agree with your views on large wheels/low profile tyres. I recently sold my 1999 Lexus LS400 which had 15-inch wheels and 65 profile tyres. I now have a 2007 Lexus GS300SE...

Where can we get economical new tyres for our BMW 1 Series?

Our local BMW garage stated that within 500 miles we will need replacement tyres at the front and quoted a substantial figure. Is there a reliable alternative tyre retailer who is cheaper? To give us a...

Should we buy a Nissan X-Trail automatic?

We currently drive a Nissan X-Trail, and for the North Yorkshire Moors in winter, have found it does just what we have asked of it. We plan to replace it with another X-Trail, and have been offered an...

What is causing '50p tyre syndrome' on my Ford C-Max?

My Ford C-Max 1.6 TDCI CVT auto has developed a droning noise from the rear axle. It’s been in my local garage twice because I suspected a bearing had gone, but all front and rear bearings are sound and...