Winter tyres: Audi A3 17-inch vs 16-inch

I have an Audi A3 sportback FSI currently with 225/45 R17 94W tyres. My local garage is able to obtain some 16-inch alloys fairly reasonably. What winter tyres would you recommend for these?

Where can I source steel wheels for a Mini Cooper so that I can fit winter tyres?

Where can I source steel wheels for a Mini Cooper so that I can fit winter tyres? If I do fit them will I need to carry some sort of emergency repair device as I understand that it is not possible to obtain...

New tyres on a Hyundai i10

My i10 needs new front tyres. I am thinking of using Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons 'all seasons' tyres. Will they be OK with the original Hankook Optimos still on the back wheels?

206 indicator won't go off

I have a T reg Peugeot 206. The left indicators, front, side and back, are staying on all the time, even when the battery is disconnected. Mechanic has checked wiring but nothing found. I have been told...

Gear stick moves when accelerating or moving off in first

I've had my Grande Punto for a week now, bought used from a dealer. Something i've noticed, mainly in 1st and 5th gears, but a little in all of them is that the gear stick shifts forward when accelerating,...

Fiesta de-mister wiring problem

I have just purchased a 2003 Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.4 petrol 3 door and the rear heated demister isn't working The light switch comes on. I lifted the rear seat and there is a thick red electrical cable...

Alhambra sidelights won't go off

How do you turn off the front and rear right side parking lights, which are staying on 24/7? My manual tells how to turn them on but not off. All controls in the correct positions, all lights off, indicators...

Noisey Volkswagen Sharan at idle

Our VW Sharan TDi 1.9. Makes a loud vibrating sound (very audible inside car). Just listening around it appears to be coming from the back of engine / steering rack area. Also it only vibrates when idling....

Heater blows hot when moving and cold when still.

I've got a VW Transporter T5 1.9tdi and it's just started blowing cold air when it's sitting idling, but when I bring the revs up or drive it blows hot. When I slow down or stop at the traffic lights it...

Engine temperature on a Volkswagen Bora

The temperature of my engine flux between 90 to 110 dregrees celsius is this normal? The water reservoir is at minimum level. I have topped the reservoir up, drove the car around and temperature still...