Is there a training programme that will teach me to drive my new Mazda 6 confidently in snow and ice?

You advised me of problems with Saab diesel engines and also potential problems with the DPF on a 1-year-old ex-demonstrator Subaru Legacy. After more research I purchased a new Mazda 6 TS2 with the 2.2...

B-Class wheels

I want to buy a set of steel rims and winter tyres for my 10-plate Mercedes-Benz B180 CDI auto. I would like to fit a smaller rim with a narrower tyre of higher profile. There seems to be a problem with...

Maintance

My 2003 Ford Fiesta 1.6 Ghia has covered 65,000 miles and is due for a service. Would you recommend changing the timing belt at this stage? Furthermore where can I get a set of winter tyres and steel...

What to do with winter tyres?

I have a new car on order, but it's not available until September. My current car is on good condition winter tyres, but it will need four new tyres if I go onto summer-grade tyres. I've only offered...

Planning for the winter

Now winter has passed, I'm starting to research and plan for next winter. At first I was assuming that getting rid of my BMW 318D would be the best plan, but I have seen a lot of advice around getting...

Winter tyres or a four wheel drive?

We live at the bottom of a steep hill on a private road which is not cleared of snow. All of our neighbours have four wheel drive and so drive on and compact any snow, which then freezes. Will winter...

Winter Tyres - Runflats or Conventional?

After two disastrous Winters with my BMW 320 Touring I've decided to invest in a set of Winter Tyres. I currently have 225/45 R17 runflats on the car. My supplier recommends 16 inch wheels with my choice...

Civic Type R winter tyres

I would like to buy Cold Weather tyres for my Honda Civic, which is currently fitted with Bridgestone Potenza RE 40 205/45/17 84W tyres. Could you recommend a suitable cold weather replacement? I have...

Is it safe to fit winter tyres of a lower speed rating than normal tyres?

I'm going to follow your advice and use one of the firms you recommended for a set of rims and cold-weather tyres for next winter. But I am confused about sizes and speed ratings. Clearly I have to use...

Why couldn't Mercedes-Benz supply a spare winter tyre for my friend's E-Class in March?

A German friend was in England in March in his E-Class fitted with Continental winter tyres. He had a puncture, which damaged the tyre beyond repair and drove to the nearest Mercedes-Benz dealer on the...