Excessive road noise on Alfa Romeo Giulietta

I have just bought a used (2013 model) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 petrol and am on the whole very pleased with it, especially the engine. However, my main complaint is that there is a lot of road noise on...

What alloys for a Volkswagen Scirocco?

Would Charleston Shadow alloys look good on a Scirocco or does anyone have any other suggestions?

Buying a Kia Niro - what paint protection, tyres and petrol would you recommend?

I've recently placed an order for a Kia Niro and am hoping it will be an economical, safe and reliable car for my family that won't be entirely lacking in driver satisfaction. I wanted to ask your advice...

Will small wheels improve the ride on my Peugeot 207 CC?

I own a Peugeot 207 CC Roland Garros, which I have owned from new. The car runs on 17-inch wheels with low profile tyres, which can result in a bumpy ride on rural roads. I would like to put some 16 or...

Why are new BMWs supplied with summer tyres?

I have recently bought a BMW 1 Series. After checking the vehicle I have discovered that it has summer tyres, though it was never specified when ordering the car. Wouldn't it be better if BMW fitted all...

Splits in rear tyres - what's the cause?

I purchased a Mercedes-Benz E350 Blu Tec Saloon new in April 2015. It has done 21,000 Miles including 3000 miles whilst towing a caravan. Due to pressure loss in a rear tyre, I went to specialist tyre...

Volvo XC60 puncture - do I have to replace all 4 tyres?

My question relates to my Volvo XC60 AWD but I believe relates to most 4x4 vehicles. If I get an unrepairable puncture on one tyre, do I need to replace all four at the same time? I have read about transfer...

Can I fit smaller wheels to my Audi Q7?

My Audi Q7 has 20-inch wheels and 285/45 R20 tyres as an optional extra. Is it possible to change back to the standard 19-inch wheels with 255/55 R19 tyres without needing any expensive factory re-programming...

Which wheels are best for comfort on Skoda Superb?

I am a taxi driver. My car is a 2010 Skoda Superb Estate. It has standard 18-inch wheels on low profile tyres which make for a hard ride. I am considering a move to a 16-inch-wheel with a larger sidewall...

Underinflated tyres on nearly new car

I recently bought a nearly new Yeti from a Skoda main dealer. I though the ride was a little firm but put it down to just being a different car - I had a Golf previously. On a whim I checked the tyre pressures...