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I am trying to reduce the discomfort of potholes in our Volkswagen Golf SV, fitted with 205/55 R16 Michelin Energy tyres. Michelin Cross Climates have been recommended but my tyre dealer says they will...
In your opinion, between SEAT Leon X-Perience and SEAT Ateca (both 4WD), which one has a more composed ride?
Me and my wife are a young couple (28 years old) and we're after a new car. We would prefer a fun but very reliable SUV/crossover with sufficient power to go off-road. We live in the Balkans and had very...
What is the difference between Audi quattro and BMW xDrive? Which performs better in bad weather situations and which has a more dynamic drive?
I picked up my Mercedes-Benz GLC43 on 9 November following a test drive of the GLC250d in early September and 3 happy years of owning an GL350d. The following day I received a call from my sales adviser...
My current tyres, Dunlop 225/40 R18 are making my Mercedes-Benz B-Class a very hard ride. Is there any other tyres I can try to ease this?
What brand of tyre, runflats or normal, should I use for a 2007 petrol MINI Cooper? It's currently on 205/45 ZR/17.
I have a Vauxhall Mokka and want to purchase a space saver wheel. However, the Mokka is fitted with 18-inch wheels and the maximum space saver wheel is only 16-inch. Is this an issue?
A few weeks ago I asked what were the best tyres in your view for a Mazda MX5 2.0 and you said Yokohama. I went to garage to order a set and they said that there is a number to choose from. So, what type...
Can you suggest some models that are petrol automatics and have room for a folded wheelchair, walking frame, etc in the boot? It needs a front passenger seat that a disabled person can get into without...