BMW 116i - What are the benefits of alloy wheels?

I recently started driving a 2004 BMW 116i, and I really enjoy driving it. It's fitted with steel 16in wheels. What benefits (other than cosmetic) would swapping over to alloy wheels give? The reason...

Turbodiesel engines: Effects of stop-start on a hot engine

Is the stop-start system on my new Skoda Yeti 1.6TD Greenline going to have an adverse effect on the engine, given that it will switch off the engine even when very hot?

Mondeo shudder at 70-80mph - what's the cause?

I have a shudder through my Ford Mondeo at 70-80mph. I used to have it at lower speeds too but that was helped when I changed all the tyres recently. I've balanced all the wheels and had the tracking done...

Screeching Kia Rio - what could it be?

I have a Kia Rio 2005 which screeches for a couple of minutes on start up. I have had the fanbelts checked and renewed but the problem is getting worse. Any suggestions?

Chain or belt on a BMW Z4?

My son-in-law's Z4 has just had to be recovered with a belt failure circa 55k miles and just short of the service when the belt is apparently due to be changed. The BMW garage (independant) advises this...

Changing a cam belt - can you give me some advice?

When do I need to change the cam belt, and which is the best place to get it done in the Canterbury / Sittingbourne area please? The car is 8 years old and has covered 82,000 miles.

Honda Civic 2010 can the boot space be altered to fit a spare wheel

I have bought a Honda Civic si 2010 plate, which does not come with a spare wheel. Ive purchased an exact alloy wheel and part worn tyre and went to put them into the well in the boot and they dont fit....

Car not fit for purpose

I am currently going through a bad experience with a car a purchased from a local dealer and has never been right. It is a 52 ('03) BMW 323ci msport, purchased for £3500 on the 25th April '12 (£3000...

Excess water coming from the exhaust of an 02 Opel Astra?

What does it mean when excess water is coming from the exhaust of an 02 Opel Astra?

Loss of power after having work done on my Focus

I am the owner of a Ford Focus TDCi 2006 plate. I have just recently (yesterday) had the dual mass flywheel and clutch replaced as well as the concentric slave cylinder. All was working fine until today...