Winter tyres are stunning

I have followed your column for many years and often follow advice given. I work in the deep country of North Yorkshire at ancient heritage sites often up small lanes and tracks. After last winter i...

Extended warranty on a Dodge Dakota

I wrote to you a couple years ago asking whether an extended warranty for my newly purchased 2007 Dodge Dakota. I took your advice and purchased a LIFETIME bumper to bumper warranty from Chrysler for $2000...

Backroom posts and Internet Explorer 9

I have had problems for quite a while now trying to reply to posts. Previously I have been able to type in replies and after the submit button has been pressed, my reply disappears and I am left with...

How has my DMF lasted so long?

You write often about how DMFs don't last, and are expensive to replace. My Alhambra has now done 127,000 miles with (so far) no clutch or DMF problems. Is it because A) I'm lucky B) I am a super smooth...

My bothers keeper

I wrote the following letter to: The RT Honourable Phillip HAMMOND MP, Norman BAKER MP, Mike PENNING MP, Theresa VILLIERS MP and Tim LOUGHTON MP: “I am writing to you as I understand that the British Parking...

Winter takes all

I can't believe how much better winter tyres are. This year I don't have to dig out the drive so I can get the car off the road and into the garage - it just goes straight in up the steep and narrow slope....

MOT test changes in 2012

I read a bit about changes coming to the MoT test in January 2012, one of which is to do with the airbag light. Apparently, if the light is on the car will fail the test under the new rules. I'm concerned...

My brakes have lasted 125,000 miles

I have just had new tyres fitted and took the opprtunity to check brake discs and pads. The front pads still have 5mm left... so that's 125,000 miles on the original pads and discs front! Rear and only...

'Grip control' on 3008

I wonder if the "Grip Control" on cars like the Peueot 3008 replaces the requirement to use snow tyres in countries that require them, such as Switzerland and Germany?

Event Tyres

Dear HJ We discovered a puncture on one of the run flat tyres of my partner's BMW 320 this morning. As we were having trouble finding one in stock locally I thought we would contact Event Tyres as you...