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I'm looking to replace my 2025 Volkswagen Touran. The area I live in has rough roads and this means the Touran has a tendency to be loud (road noise) and uncomfortable over potholes. Could you recommend...
I travel three times a week on the motorways for 150kms per day. Which of the following engines will be ideal when it comes to ride comfort on motorways? With Skoda and SEAT cars, I see the petrol engines...
I currently have a Mercedes-Benz C180 coupe. It is a very pleasant car to drive - albeit expensive if it has a fault. I am expecting to move near to family and will have a small off road parking space...
What is the ride quality of the new Volkswagen Polo R-Line on the optional 17-inch wheels?
My local roads are becoming ever more potholed. What's the best car for comfort on poor quality roads?
I have severe and chronic back pain. Road conditions these days are generally not very good, especially with speed humps, potholes and even driving over a drain in the road you can often feel a big bump....
My wife has a 2018 Vauxhall Mokka X with 18-inch wheels. We are disappointed with the ride comfort, At slow speeds over pitted road surfaces or over speed humps it can feel as though it has solid tyres....
Would all-season tyres on my Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate increase comfort compared to the standard summer tyres?
What’s the best tyre size for comfort on the Lexus CT? It's currently fitted with R16s but the ride seems hard. Can they be changed to R15s?
I am considering purchasing a Volkswagen Tiguan 1.5 petrol DSG. This trim comes with 18-inch wheels but offers an alternative smaller wheel option with mobility tyres. Should I be wary of the mobility...
 

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