Buying a powerful car, but want good MPG - what do you recomment?

I want to buy a powerful car, but want good fuel economy and a comfortable ride. I currently drive a BMW 1 Series, but am fed up with the high cost of tyres and hard ride. I cover 25,000 motorway miles...

I don't want to wait eight months for the new Mondeo - should I buy a Mazda 6 instead?

Crikey. Ford is quoting 6-8 months for a new Mondeo. At least, according to the second dealer I spoke to. The first was staggeringly rude. A Mazda 6 Tourer 2.0 petrol engine looks similarly good. Any advice...

I get good mileage from my BMW 5 Series on low profile tyres.

I have read with some interest your reader reports about low profile tyres and their problems. I have had a 2007 BMW 535d Sport from new with 245/35x19 (front) and 275/30x19 (rear), all Conti Sport Contact...

Replacement for a problematic Vauxhall Zafira?

I am looking to replace my 2007 Vauxhall Zafira. I love the space of the car, but find it to be unreliable. Any replacement needs to have space to accommodate someone over six foot, with a comfortable...

What's causing the poor ride in my Mercedes Viano?

A terrible ride quality is spoiling life with my otherwise excellent 2006 Mercedes Viano 2.2 Ambiente. It's running on 225/60/16 tyres on standard 16-inch alloys and I’ve had a mechanic check the suspension,...

Which tyres give the best ride on a Ford Mondeo estate?

I need to minimise tyre replacement costs and improve the ride comfort on my Ford Mondeo estate 2.2 TDI. It’s currently on 18-inch wheels and 235/40 ZR18 tyres, but needs a new set. Which should I buy?...

What could I replace my Mercedes-Benz C220 with?

I run a 2006 Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI blue efficiency AMG Sport Estate on a 3-year PCP that expires at the end of November. Since buying this car my driving pattern has changed due to early retirement caused...

How can I improve the ride quality on my AMG Mercedes?

I own a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C220 CDi AMG Sport estate. I love everything about the car except the ride quality, which is overly firm for our wonderful UK roads. Is there anything I could do to improve it?

Why are tyres for my Vauxhall Insignia so expensive?

I retired in 2011 and purchased my 2009 2.0-litre diesel automatic Vauxhall Insignia Elite company car from my employer. It has now covered around 33,000 miles and is in need of new tyres (245/45 R18 96W)....

BMW 5 Series suffering poor ride and handling - are the wheels and tyres to blame?

I have bought a 2012 BMW 520d recently after 12 years with a 530i Sport. So far I love the car, but am comparatively disappointed with the road holding, cornering and noise from tyres. The car is presently...