How can I improve my boyfriend's Ford Focus for use in snow?

I used to have an R-reg Mondeo that was an absolute snowplough in the winter and had no concerns driving it anywhere. Last Xmas my boyfriend gave me his 2005 Focus, which is very bad to drive in the snow....

What do you think about BMW's winter tyre and wheel offer?

Having just bought a BMW 320d xDrive Touring I am starting to think about winter tyres. BMW recommend I have 16-inch wheels against 17-inch fitted as standard. They are offering four steel wheels with...

Can you recommend a set of all-season tyres for my Mazda MX-5?

Some time ago you wrote about 'winter tyres' that could be used all year. Can you update me please on the recommended tyres and whether you have had reports on the tyre's performance? I drive a Mazda MX-5...

Why can't I fit winter tyres to my Volvo V70 all year round?

I retired in 2010 and, having driven company cars for most of my working life averaging 40,000 miles per year, I never changed to winter tyres. Having read many items in your columns, when I bought my...

Can my daughter fit all-weather tyres to her 2008 Volkswagen Golf?

I own a 2008 Volkswagen Golf Sportline estate, fitted with alloy wheels and low profile tyres, which seem absolutely useless in wintry conditions. I am considering passing my car on to my daughter, who...

Which tyres are best for a Honda Civic?

I am currently running my Honda Civic 2.2EX on 225/45/17 Y rated tyres, which were fitted as standard. Given the occasional snowy periods over the past few winters, I wanted to replace them with something...

Which tyres will give the best ride in a Jaguar XJ?

I am about to replace my 2009 Jaguar XJ's 20-inch factory fitted alloys with 18-inch wheels for a better ride. Which tyres would you recommend? Annual mileage is less than 5000 a year on local roads.

Can you recommend a small 4x4 which is capable of traversing a steep driveway?

A single elderly lady has a 2.0-litre Subaru Impreza and wants to change to a smaller, more economical 4WD. I understand that the Fiat Panda is quite effective. Are there any others that you would recommend...

Which all-weather tyres should I fit to my Mercedes-Benz A-Class?

I have a Mercedes A180 CDI. I am considering replacing the tyres, size 195/55 R16. What would you recommend as an all-purpose, all-weather tyre? I have always been drawn to Michelin.

Which all-round tyres do you recommend for my KIA Sportage?

I bought a 2-year-old KIA Sportage last September as a tow car for our caravan. It does this job admirably, but proved less than good in snow (in the Alps) or mud over the winter, and the tyre wear rate...