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To protect my alloy wheels from the ravages of winter salt and brake dust I use Poorboys Wheel Sealant, a soft paste, which is easy to apply and buff off. In addition to providing a barrier it leaves a...
I have a 2003 Ford Galaxy fitted with original alloy wheels. These have become scraped and have slight signs of corrosion on them. This is my first vehicle with alloys and none of the tyres hold their...
I recently took delivery of a Skoda Octavia L&K 1.8 TSI DSG Estate and the engine/gearbox combination is superb (much better than my previous 3.2 DSG Passat). From previous Octavia Estate experience I...
I am having a battle with Honda. I have a new style CR-V with 18-inch wheels, and after 15,000 miles the near side rear was down to the metal on the outer rim. Honda dismissed this as incorrect pressure...
A conundrum. It’s time to part with my nearly 8-year-old super Mazda 626 GSI SE that’s been faultless and consider a replacement. Any ideas? I’m 6’, 65 years old, active, want a bit of ‘class’ but not...
My local tyre dealer says that we don't need to fit higher than a T82-rated tyre to our average family cars (Astra hatchback 1.4, Primera hatchback 1.8 and Rover 200 1.4) as long as we don't go above the...
My partner's car requires two new tyres (the ones to be replaced are on the rear). As it is front wheel drive, the garage recommends putting the new tyres on the front - I would prefer them to go on the...
I have purchased a 2006 BMW 520D Auto with normal tyres, not runflats. There is a cigarette lighter-powered compressor and a can of gunk in the boot, but I broke my cigarette lighter trying to get the...
I bought a VW Eos 1.4 160bhp Sport last summer. It rides on 18-inch alloys with sport suspension set up (factory standard for that model). Tyres are Continental 235/40 R18. Its ride has become too firm...
I have a Passat estate three years old. There is a drumming noise possibly from the rear of the car, mainly at speeds between 50 and 60 mph. My service mechanic does not think its a bearing, could be tyres,...
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