Is one missing wheel nut now an MoT fail?

Is one missing wheel nut now an MoT fail? On a similar subject, can you still have an MoT a month before and still use the car even if it fails (unless it's considered unroadworthy) or has that changed...

Is there a reason to put steel wheels on a Hyundai Ioniq?

Is there a reason to put steel wheels on a Hyundai Ioniq? Motorpoint has them listed as standard equipment/

Have I been ripped off paying for a new exhaust and tyres?

The exhaust pipe on my Vauxhall Corsa came unstuck and Kwik Fit charged me £375 for a new one and told me that the front tyres needed changing. They recommended a £79 alignment check which apparently showed...

If I change the wheels on my car will I have to tell my insurer?

I wish to follow your advice and change to a smaller wheel and higher profile tyre to improve ride quality. Will this affect the guarantee of my eight month old car? And will I have to advise the insurance...

Should a spare wheel be smaller than the standard wheels?

I have a Kia Niro which I am taking to France this autumn and to France and Spain next spring. I don't wish to rely on the supplied tyre repair kit so have purchased online (not from Kia) a spare steel...

I keep having to replace tyres due to pothole damage - what wheels should I swap to?

I have 225/35 R19 wheels on my Skoda Octavia vRS. I've replaced four tyres since January at £150 each due to potholes. I’ve now been offered a swap to 225/40 R18 wheels. Would this help?

Is it safe to drive with one tyre that's a different aspect ratio?

I have a separate set of wheels and tyres for winter. About two months ago, I damaged a Nokian 255/60 R18 112H XL winter tyre fitted to my Range Rover. My local tyre dealer obtained a replacement and fitted...

Can you suggest a product/tyre that protects against kerbing?

Is there a product that will help protect alloy wheels against kerbing damage?

Which petrol cars car offer 4WD?

I need a car with 4x4 capability because I have to negotiate a muddy track every day. I need a reliable car, but it doesn’t need to be big. I do around 8000 miles per year, mainly short journeys, so I’m...

I recently had the back tyres on my car replaced - why does my car feel less sure-footed now?

I've always used 205/60 H16 Michelin ESaver tyres on my 2010 Toyota Verso. The front tyres needed replacing and I was persuaded to fit Michelin 205/60R16 Cross Climate + 96H XL. Since then, the car doesn't...