Downsizing wheels in an S80?

I read in your newspaper column your reply to ED,Filey regarding replacing existing wheels with a smaller size. I have a Volvo S80 with 225/50/17 tyres, I am thinking of changing the rims and fitting...

Volvo D5 versus 2.0d - which is best for the future?

Very interested in buying a diesel 2008-09 Volvo C70. Not sure which diesel option is the best for the future(servicing & parts). D5 179Bhp or the 2.0d 136Bhp. Offered for similiar money but performance...

Winter tyres for an XC70

We have recently bought a 57 plate Volvo XC70 on 235/50 R18 97V tyres. Where we live has in the last few years had some bad snow fall so we would like to purchase some winter tyres. What would you recommend...

Volvo S60 D3 choice - SE or R-design - or neither?

Would your recommend this Volvo as a suitable replacement for the Passat Estate I have driven for 11 years from new, or would you suggest another alternative marque? Have driven the S60 D3 R-design,...

Day time running lights - are they mandatory?

I am contemplating the purchase of a new car in the UK and understood that EU Directive 2008/89/EC made dedicated daytime running lights mandatory for all new cars after February 2011. Why, then, does...

What economical car?

I have just moved house and we are using our cars differently. I need to replace out city runaround, an 03 plate fiesta with 150k on the clock with a decent motorway car. I need it to be economical, so...

Will my running costs increase if I trade in my 1.6-litre Volvo C30 for a 2-litre version?

I currently own a 2009 Volvo C30 Drive SE Sport 1.6-litre diesel on a three year plan with 9000 miles per annum, which finishes soon. I am considering replacing it with a new C30 SE Lux which has a 2-litre...

Is this service quote reasonable?

I am coming up to the 3 year service and MOT on the S80 1.6D Drive, with a mileage of 22K. The main dealer is quoting £600 including the MOT, saying that £120 of the total is for replacing the diesel...

When to change the S40 cam belt?

My Volvo S40 2.0 D has now covered 72,000 troublefree miles. The Volvo service sheet advises cam belt change at something like 140,000, or 10 years. My independent Volvo service agent reports no probs,...

Is the Volkswagen Eos a good purchase?

My wife and I wish to purchase a hard top convertible. We presently own a five-year-old BMW 3 Series with 38,000 on the clock. We think the Volkswagen Eos looks promising, but do you have any advice or...