Which tyres offer low road noise?

After 45,000 miles I am looking into replacing the noisy Hankook tyres on my Hyundai i30. I would appreciate any advice you have on a quieter choice of tyre.

I want a diesel car for my driving school without a DPF. What do you recommend?

I am considering changing one of my driving school cars. Ideally, I would like to purchase a comfortable, quiet diesel car with a cam chain engine and without a DPF. My budget is £9000 plus the old car,...

Buying a recent used automatic

I need a 2-3yr old small automatic to replace my trusty old X reg Micra. Can spend up to £6500. You have mentioned a jerky ride with some of the auto gearboxes - I am 78 and don't want to have to relearn...

Replacing low profile tyres with normal

I bought this used car (Premier model) a few months ago. I'm very pleased with it, except for the harshness of the ride. I presume this is the result of its low profile tyres (225/45R17). Once the current...

Should I have my lights on all the time?

As my car does not have daytime running lights do you recommend the use of side lights instead?

Family car for living 1km up

We're a family of two adults, a 2.5 year old and a 6 month old. We currently own a Hyundai i30 estate diesel (the best car we've ever had, and a complete bargain) and (on the basis of a good experience...

replacing a much loved Land Rover Discovery

Sadly, we feel we may have to replace our 55 reg (bought new Feb 2006) Discovery 3 due to increasing repair bills. My husband feels we ought to economise and although I would love to have another Discovery...

How do I measure my fuel economy?

How much fuel does each bar on the fuel gauge represent as I seem to only be getting 34mpg. Example I have done 115 miles on half a tank (3.5 gallons) which is really bad, the car is a few weeks old and...

Buying a crossover for winter

Want to find a 4x4 look alike with high driving position for my wife and then fit winter tyres in winter. Ideally front wheel drive auto. What would you recommend please? Currently she has a Hyundai Tucson...

Which car has the best autobox?

Which car has the best autobox: Ford Fiesta, Ford B-Max or Hyundai i20?