Have the wrong wheel nuts been supplied with my Ford Fiesta's spare wheel?

My Ford Fiesta recently got a flat tyre, and as the puncture was in the side wall, my uncle decided to put on the spare. However, he was unhappy with me driving the 80 miles back home on it on my own as...

Should I replace all four tyres at once on my Volvo XC90?

The front tyres on my Volvo XC90 were down to 2-3mm whilst the backs were at 4-5mm. I therefore changed the front tyres and had the front tracking done. Since then, I've done about 300 miles and the vibration...

Do you know of any problems with the Skoda Superb 1.8-litre petrol engine?

I have ordered a new Skoda Superb Elegance. As I do mostly short trips I have gone for the 1.8 petrol engine. Do you know of any problems with this engine? Also, I asked for 17-inch instead of 18-inch...

Tyre wary

My 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6FSI was fitted with Michelin XSE 225/45R17 91Y tyres when I bought it new. At 29,000 miles it was re-shod with Michelin Pilot Sport SP2. Now at 42,000 miles I am advised that...

Rights and wrongs

My son has recently purchased a SAAB 1.9 diesel. When taking a journey shortly afterwards he noticed a sound from the rear, which he thought was a bearing fault. I advised him to return to the dealer but...

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...

I need an estate car or tourer - should I pick the Mazda 6 or Citroen C5?

I am self-employed covering 30,000 miles per year, and need an estate car or tourer. I have had an Audi A4 and MG ZT as my last two cars, and am looking at the Mazda 6 2.2 TS and Citroen C5 VTR+Nav. Which...

My 2009 Ford Fiesta's 17-inch alloy wheels have all buckled - why won't Ford help with repairs?

I own a 2009 Ford Fiesta Zetec S with the optional extra 17-inch alloy wheels. I bought it in May this year and it was registered last May. When I bought the car it had a wobble on the wheels, so I took...

Which car offers better ride comfort than my Kia Cee'd SW?

I have read a lot of the threads on suggested comfortable rides. However, they are all rather dated. Do you have any particular recommendations for family cars with a better ride than my 57-reg Kia Cee'd...

What size tyre should I fit to my Ford S-Max's 16-inch spare wheel, to ensure the same diameter as its other 17-inch wheels?

I have a Ford S-Max with 235/45 tyres on 18-inch rims. The S-Max does not come with a spare wheel, but I have been offered a compatible 16-inch steel rim for free. Can you by chance tell me where to find...