Should I be suspicious about wheel alignment checks?

When I recently bought a new set of tyres I was offered a free alignment check which I was told showed that my wheels were out by a couple of degrees. To re-align them would be £30. Exactly the same thing...

How can I improve the ride comfort in my Evoque TD4?

I drive a 2012 Evoque TD4 model and am very disappointed with the suspension. It provides a rough ride on country roads and is especially uncomfortable for rear passengers. Can the suspension be adjusted...

Knocking suspension over bumps?

When passing over bumps in the road there is a knocking noise on the rear underside of my SEAT Leon. It's not the exhaust, this has been checked. Sounds like suspension.

How do I check whether transportation blocks have been left in my Ford Focus' coil springs?

In a recent letters page, under the heading "Hard Luck" you suggest that GT of Derby checks to see if the transportation blocks have been left in his car’s springs. How do you check these? Our Ford Focus...

Can I claim for pothole damage to my Mondeo even though the hole has since been filled?

I drive a Ford Mondeo petrol estate. I recently hit a deep pothole in the road, causing the suspension spring on my front passenger side to break which has cost me over £200 to replace, including parts...

Replacing a coil spring with non OEM part?

My Golf mkV GT with 80k miles has a broken coil spring. My garage (not a franchise dealer) advises to fit genuine Volkswagen parts but there are none in the country and it will be about 10 days. Does this...

Is there a more comfortable car than the Mazda 3?

I purchased a new Mazda 3 Auto last year. It drives very well but it has a hard and uncomfortable ride on 195/65R15 91V tyres. I’m thinking of changing to a similar size auto with a more comfortable ride....

Why are cars made with hard suspension and low profile tyres?

Suspension engineers seem to be deluded. They seem to think we all want to drive sports cars on perfect German roads. I have test driven several premium brand saloons and estates, as well as a few others,...

Why are Honda Accords rare in the UK?

I am looking to purchase a used car up to £21,000 that is both comfortable and has a good chassis and good steering. I like to be in touch with the road, so a vehicle that is comfortable but drives like...

Will sports suspension harm the ride on a Leon?

I am thinking of buying a new SEAT Leon. The model/trim I would like only has sports suspension. Would this give a hard ride on long journeys eg UK/France/Spain.