Reducing engine speed to keep an engine working

I drive a petrol Ford Focus mk1 which is 8 years old. When overtaking cars on I get to about 6,000 and then change gear. Would revving the engine to these revs damage the engine especially at the age...

I got a speeding ticket on my driving test - and still passed!

I was caught on a speed camera during my driving test - but still passed it with flying colours! There must be an error somewhere, especially as the test was an Advanced Motorists' re-assessment test...

The balance of power

In the Ford Fiesta is there much difference between the 1.25 60 and 1.25 80?

Alternative to bucket seats

There is generally much talk of bucket seats being uncomfortable and further to this I have two questions please (1) what alternative type or types of seats are available and (2) why do most manufacturers...

Running in an automatic diesel ?

You have given/displayed an excelllent answer (RUNNING IN A DIESEL) to the Question, "What's the best way to run-in a diesel engine" but your answer only refers to a manual transmission. Can you please...

Tyres for BMW E93

I am looking to replace the Bridgestone runflat tyres on my wife's E93. Would you recommend moving away from run flat tyres and replacing with standard tyres? Looking for a tyre that would give a more...

What motability car?

I have ordered a Vauxhall Meriva 1.3 diesel from Motability. Do these cars have any dpf problems? I do aproximately 15 miles each way on the motorway a couple of times a month, will I have a problem with...

Lurching at low speeds

At low speed, say 5mph, my Kia Cee'd lurches violently, typically in car parks, slow traffic etc. I tried another which does the same but not so badly as far as I can tell. Dealer says nothing wrong...

Petrol consumption on a Hyundai i10

I have bought a 2009 Hyundai i10 auto 1.2-litre I am 72 years old drive very carefully (advanced driver) no mater how careful I am the range of the i10 is in the region of 260 - 290miles on 35L of petrol. What...

Lack of consideration from other drivers

Whilst no Jackie Stewart I consider myself to be a safe, courteous and generally good driver with over 26 years of unblemished driving and a never-endorsed licence. However, the utter selfishness of...