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My Audi A6 Avant has almost 9000 miles on the clock and I bought it from new. It had a slow puncture caused by a nail in the front driver's side tyre. The guy at the tyre specialist said that the tyre...
I have a Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI that is 12 months old. When I went for a test drive, prior to purchase, I complained that the ride was too hard. The dealer told me not to worry as there is a 'comfort...
I am looking to downsize from my Honda CR-V. A petrol automatic is essential and I am considering buying a Honda HR-V, which seems to be a good step down without getting to small. I have read a number...
I'm looking to buy a used four-wheel drive vehicle with a budget of anything up to £5000. I don't need off-road capability but I do use some remote roads which go untreated in winter conditions. What might...
My 2005 Jaguar X-Type 2.1 V6 petrol automatic has always been shod with Pirelli P-Zero 225/45 ZR17 and is now nearing a change. As it is never driven above the legal limit, would I be better off with a...
I have spent ages on the internet today, trying to find a space saver spare for a Toyota GT86. The owners' club recommend a T135 70D17 wheel from a Subaru Impreza or Legacy. Do you have any ideas about...
I bought my Lexus IS220d (08 plate) four years ago with 40k miles on it and have now added 100k miles without much going wrong, Lexus customer services have been excellent throughout. I am now starting...
I really like the New Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 diesel front-wheel drive DSG and may well order new soon. It comes with 19-inch wheels. What all seasons tyres would you recommend?
I am buying a new BMW 320i SE and would welcome your advice on wheel size for a smooth ride.
We run a Ford C-MAX as the main family car on 215/50 R17 95W ContiSportContact 3s. I need to replace the fronts and noticed ContiSportContact 5s are marginally cheaper (£10 a tyre), quieter, more efficient...