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I have a Mazda MX5. A few weeks ago my off-side tyre blew on a sharp raised manhole cover. The damage cost me £140 to fix and I have taken photos of the damage and the cover in question. Should I write...
I’m looking at buying a new/used Audi A1 Sportback, but am not sure which wheels and tyres to fit in order to get the best possible ride. Can you help? Also, if I buy new, is the Drive the Deal website...
I need two new tyres on my BMW X5, sizes are 285/45/19 I've spoken to my local garage and they have mentioned star rated tyres. Is it wise to differ from the tyres BMW recommends, or will it cause damage...
Can you recommend quieter tyres for the Lexus GS 450H? It currently has Yokohama Advan A10 tyres, but the ride is spoilt by the noisy tyres.
I own a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra, can I change from alloys to steel wheels safely?
I have discovered that my recently purchased BMW 6 Series has run flats on the rear axle, but none on the front. I am trying to persuade the BMW dealer to replace the front with a pair of run flats, what...
2008 Honda Crv wobbles/vibrates under acceleration
I wonder if you can help me. In January I bought an Audi A4 Avant that was a little over three years old and had done some 25,000 miles. Shortly after buying it I noticed a rhythmic thump, fairly slight,...
I had the wheels swopped around and it's done the trick. I'm sure the problem could have been solved 14 months ago had I been able to talk with the fitter instead of service receptionists. Many thanks,...
Your column ran an article in year 2000 regarding the chicanes on Copse Hill, Wimbledon, which were installed in early 1998 but by the summer of 1998 they were held to have been responsible for about 100...