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We are in our eighties and our next car will probably be our last. What is most important is ride comfort and comfortable seats. We do about 11,000-12,000 miles a year in the UK, mainly on motorways. At...
I have to make a choice between a new Vauxhall Astra diesel hatchback 1.7 CDTI 16v (130PS) Ecoflex Exclusiv 5 door SS and a new Hyundai i30 diesel hatchback 1.6 CRDi (110PS) Blue Drive Active 5 door, and...
Please advise on best engine choice for a used Focus estate (three to five years old) primarily regarding reliability and economy. Please also advise on tyre type for good mileage.
I am just about to sign up for a Volkswagen Golf Mk 7 GT 2.0-litre diesel. It's an ex-demonstrator and has a few extras with it, including 18-inch alloys in lieu of 17-inch as standard. What are implications...
I have just had my Peugeot 3008 serviced and have been advised that the two front tyres need replacing. The car is one year old and has covered 12,500 miles. I purchased it in September 2012 and it had...
The alloy wheels on my Mercedes C-Class (2010) were replaced after showing signs of blistering and discolour. However, the dealer who carried out the work under the warranty is now demanding £367 towards...
I have just replaced a 2004 Fiesta (Steel wheels, 175/65 R14) with a 2013 Fiesta EcoBoost (alloy wheels, 195/55 R15). I still have the winter tyres on steel wheels from the old car, which seem to be...
My 2011 Lexus GS is fitted with Dunlop SP Sport 2030 245/40 R18 93Y radials. What is the best tyre to fit for a comfortable (not sporty) ride? Thank you
My Lexus has no spare tyre and is equipped instead with a pump and some Dunlop sealant for use in the case of non-catastrophic tyre deflation. I've seen a product called 'Tyre Magic' which claims to be,...
My wife is interested in buying a Mazda MX5, but her friend, who has one, says they are rubbish in snow and ice. The model we want has traction control, has this made the car more suitable for winter use?
 

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