What's causing a 'humming' noise to come from my P-reg Ford Fiesta's front wheel?

I had a knocking noise from my P-reg Ford Fiesta's front offside wheel. I was told it was a warped wheel so I changed to a full set of alloys, but now I have a humming noise from the same wheel and the...

Can I reject my Subaru Outback which has a wobbling steering wheel?

I bought a brand new Subaru Outback Boxer diesel in June this year. I have returned the car on two occasions for niggly problems and the steering wheel wobbles at 70 to 75mph. The dealer has balanced the...

Can I use alloy wheel nuts on steel wheels?

Can I use alloy wheel nuts on steel wheels?

Running on empty

I have just completed a 3,000-mile trip around Europe, and travelling quite fast on the autobahn the TPMS warned of a puncture. It was Saturday afternoon and no garages open, so I took it easy for the...

Leak pudding

You are mention runflat tyres to avoid the danger of changing a wheel on a dangerous road or motorway hard shoulder. But I have not heard you mention the product "Puncturesafe" that instantly repairs all...

Can I fit smaller wheels to my Mercedes-Benz SLK to improve the ride quality?

The handling on my 59-plate Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 is really solid on the sports low profile tyres and wheels. Can I fit the standard SLK wheels and tyres? Any snags or warranty issues, and will it make...

Can I fit smaller wheels to my Land Rover Freelander?

I have a Land Rover Freelander with 18-inch rims. In order to fit winter tyres, can I put on 16-inch or 17-inch rims on, or not because of the brakes etc?

Should my Renault Megane's wheel bearings need replacing at 28,000 miles?

My Renault Megane Dynamique has done 28,000 miles and one rear wheel bearing has had to be replaced, as the other does now. Is this normal?

Which secondhand car for use in the Scottish winter?

I am looking to spend up to £15,000 on a secondhand car for my wife, who only will do 4000 miles per year so I'm looking at one or two year-old car. I would like either front wheel drive or 4X4, as we're...

Does the SEAT Leon have a known issue with tyre noise from the rear wheels?

We bought a 2006 SEAT Leon 2.0 TDi Stylance in January 2010. It's an excellent car, but there's a horrendous loud rumbling from the rear tyres. It's at it's worst at 50mph, so if you're say on the M4 in...