Why doesn't my Citroen C3 Picasso have a jack or wheelbrace?

I have just bought a C3 Picasso which has a puncture repair kit. It does not have a toolkit (Wheelbrace, jack etc.) The dealer is adamant that because it has the repair kit it doesn't need the tools. The...

Should I fit Alutec wheels to my Mercedes-Benz GLC?

I have ordered a new Mercedes GLC, which will be delivered with normal UK tyres, R18 size. We need a set of wheels with winter tyres to make a ski holiday to the Swiss alps in December. Do Alutec wheels...

Tyre pressure sensor problems

My Lexus LS460 has just passed its MOT but the main dealer has told me all the tyres need replacing soon as well as all the tyre pressure sensor valves at an extra cost of over £300 because the existing...

Which wheel size is best for the BMW 5 Series?

I have a new BMW 530d arriving shortly on the standard 225/55/r17 tyres. Should I have gone for the larger wheels with lower profile tyres?

Nissan Qashqai - which wheel size is best?

I want to buy a new Nissan Qashqai in Tekna trim with a petrol engine. It comes as standard with 19-inch wheels but Nissan offer an option to specify 17s which I would prefer. However this option is not...

Wheel balance problems with BMW 3 Series

I've just had two Avon tyres fitted to the rear of my BMW 330ci. The first time I drove on a motorway in excess of 60mph I experienced a terrible vibration coming from the rear of the car. I went back...

What are the best all-weather tyres for the Toyota Yaris?

You have recommended Michelin Cross Climate tyrs in the past. Unfortunately my Toyota Yaris runs 165/60 r15 and Michelin does not make this size. Have you any other suggestions that work as well or can...

When do I need to change the oil on my Aygo?

I have just purchased a Toyota Aygo with an automated manual gearbox. The salesman has told me to get the oil changed after a month. I have never heard of this before. Is it a good idea? I am also thinking...

Why does my FIat 500 handle so badly?

I have recently brought a used (two and a half year old) Fiat 500 with 14,000 miles on the clock from an approved Fiat dealer. The handling on rough roads, over manhole covers and even crossing white line...

Which all season tyre is best for XC60?

On 1 March 2014 a chap from Madrid asked what all season tyre you would recommend for his Volvo XC60. Your answer was Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons. Now that Michelin CrossClimates are available for the Volvo...