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I've lost my spare Astra key (2005). Where to get the cheapest replacement? Tried Thimpsons key replacement store but could not do it.
I have a Peugeot 407SW 1.6 58 plate with 36000 miles on clock and the front tyres need replacing (Michelin Radial XSE 205/60 R16 92HG1). Main dealer says no-one can get these. What's the best replacements?...
When the last government reduced the rate of vat to 15% the duty on fuel was increased by 2.5% but when VAT returned to 17.5% the extra 2.5% tax was not removed. Is this just another way of ripping the...
I know that one is not supposed to mix summer and winter tyres. But how about summer and all season ones? I have a Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDI (excellent car by the way) with nearly new Continental EcoContact...
Winter tyres I shall certainly add to a car, which I anticipate buying this weekend. However, is there any benefit in having a separate set of wheels rather than just switching tyres on the rims?
I have just bought a 2008 Volvo V70 D5, and I am considering winter tyres. My previous car, a Volvo 850 had 205/50 R16 tyres and the handbook recommended 185/65 R15 on steel rims as a winter combination....
I have an old Toyota Corolla and want to fit some winter tyres (195/60 P15) - what would you recommend? I don't do high speed/performance/off-road stuff but I do live out in the sticks and I do get...
Rather than buy extra wheels for snow tyres or have a garage changing them over every season what do think to this idea: On a FWD car have the winter tyres on front in winter (as is normal) but in summer...
I have a 2005 MG ZT-T Diesel fitted with 225/45/R18 wheels. I wish to purchase a set of steel wheels fitted with Winter Tyres. However, I wish to fit 17-inch steel wheels and would like to know what tyre...
Thanks for your advice regarding winter tyres. However, the Bridgestone A001 in 195/50 R15 which I need for my car do not seem to be available. Have you any thoughts on another equivalent? Thanks for...