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I own a 2012 Citroen DS4 Sport, which is equipped with 225/40R19 tyres. The price of replacement tyres appears very expensive. What would you advise?
The new Audi S3 Sportback ticks every box for us, from trips to Scotland in winter to carrying a large double bass, except for the ride, which gives us backache. There is a Magnetic Ride Control option...
Last year in November I fitted non-premium Sailun Ice Blazer winter tyres to my Freelander 2. I didn't take them off and drove around Europe in hot weather through last summer, all told 14,000 miles since...
The ride in our 2010 Mondeo Titanium diesel estate is quite harsh for my wife who has a bad back. Could I improve the ride by fitting different size wheels and tyres and what tyres would you recommend...
My 2013 Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo 1.6 tdi has been pulling to the left since I picked up the car (pre-registered with 20 miles on the clock) four months ago. If I hold the steering wheel straight the car...
I have just bought a new Volkswagen Golf Estate 1.4GT with standard 17-inch wheels. I ordered the GT over the SE as I thought it had the ACT engine - it doesn't and I’m still waiting for an explanation...
I have recently bought a Mazda 2, but it has only been supplied with a tyre repair kit. Can you tell me where’s the cheapest place to buy a spare wheel?
My wife has a 2009 BMW X3 X-drive 2.0-litre which has 235/55 R17 standard tyres fitted. Having read your frequent comments about the benefits of fitting winter tyres she is about to "take the plunge" and...
The last time I took my Fiesta for a service at Dagenham Motors, Edgware I mentioned there was a slight vibration on the front wheels at 70mph. They later advised that the wheels were buckled and that...
I have an 80,000-mile BMW E83 2004 X3 3.0i automatic. Recently, the brake warning light came on in conjunction with the warning lights for ABS, DSC/xDrive and the tyre pressure indicator. The 4-wheel drive...
 

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