What's the correct tyre pressures for a Skoda Octavia?

I own the latest Skoda Octavia Elegance, but am having difficulty finding out the correct front /rear tyre inflation pressures (tyres fitted 225/45R17). The handbook does not contain this information,...

Wireless tyre pressure monitors - are they worth the money?

Are tyre pressure monitors worth the money and do they work as stated?

Why did a mechanic inflate my Fiesta's tyres to above the recommended pressure?

Having had three new 195/45R16 tyres fitted to my 1.6 diesel Fiesta I was interested to find that they had all been inflated to a pressure of 37PSI. The car handbook recommends 33 at the front and 26 at...

How should I store my Kia Cee'd for three months during winter?

I shall be out of the country for three months from early January next year. I shall park my 2012 KIA Cee’d 1.6 Diesel in our unheated garage and would appreciate advice on what actions to take to ensure...

Should I keep my Mercedes-Benz C-Class' tyre pressures high to improve fuel economy?

I have an 88,000 mile 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class diesel automatic estate, a lovely car. I normally follow the fuel filler flap advice and keep to 32F/33R tyre pressures for my lightly loaded lifestyle,...

How should we store a SORN'd Volkswagen Golf for a year?

Our son and his wife are going to Australia for a year. They have an 2011 petrol Golf Match which they will store in our garage whilst they are away but I will not be able to drive it as they will have...

What's causing my 2001 Toyota Yaris to lose tyre pressure?

My 2001 Toyota Yaris is loosing tyre pressure on all four wheels even after treatment by Inchcape for corrosion. I have to top up every few days.

Which is the best tyre pressure gauge?

After 50 years driving, I have yet to find a tyre pressure gauge that is satisfactory to use. Often I find that I let so much air out trying to get the gauge to sit on the valve that I need to pump the...

All four tyres slowly deflate - why?

My wife's X Type Estate loses air from all four tyres at a fairly rapid rate 10PSI in 3 weeks on one of them. I could understand a slow puncture in one tyre, or possibly two, but all four deflating at...

Do manufacturers take economy tyre pressures into account when measuring mpg?

The accuracy, or otherwise, of manufacturers' fuel consumption figures attracts regular correspondence but my question is slightly different. We have just taken delivery of a new Vauxhall that boasts start/stop...