Do you find bright daytime running lights to be a distraction?

I am concerned that BMW, Audi, Mercedes and Ford appear to compete with each other to see who has the biggest and brightest daylight running lights. I find this very distracting at the moment when there...

Is it safe for my four-year-old niece to sit in the front seat of my car, where there is an airbag?

I'm a little confused by the information out there about whether a child can sit in the front seat of a car with an airbag. My niece is four. I have twin babies who go in the back in their car seats. My...

Are there any performance benefits from using H-rated tyres over V-rated tyres on my Saab 9000?

I always fit replacement Michelin Energy 195/65 R15 Tyres on my old Saab 9000 CSE and have been asked whether I require H or V rated tyres. I do understand that 'V' is geared to higher speeds and, although...

Cut and shut, what are my rights?

I previously contacted you as I thought I may have a Cat D cut and shut vehicle. I have now confirmed that the car is cut and shut and was hoping for some clarification on where I stand legally. VOSA...

Passenger airbag off switch

We have recently started a family and would like to buy a car where we have the ability to turn off the passenger air bag, but this seems to be a hit and miss. SEAT seem to be the only manufacturer who...

Why are motoring journalists quoting controversial opinions on cycling from Jeremy Clarkson?

In the BBC Today programme's review of the papers this morning, they chose to quote from an opinion piece by Jeremy Clarkson. Perhaps they subscribe to the view that Clarkson is a bit of fun. This is mistaken....

Why don't motorway drivers check over their shoulders before changing lane?

You are absolutely correct that a lorry driver's awareness of other drivers will affect the way he acts. Those other drivers have a duty to let the truck driver know where we are. The Highway Code states...

Could you start a special advice column about how to drive safely on motorways?

A couple of recent letters in your column worryingly reveal how unaware some fellow drivers are of how to drive more safely on motorways. The most common failures can all be summarised, in my view, by...

Is there an inherent problem with the fitting of towbars to ESP-equipped cars like our Skoda Yeti?

Is this an accident waiting to happen? I recently took delivery of a Skoda Yeti with which I am delighted. I had opted for factory tow bar preparation and my local Skoda garage recommended a company to...

Buying a (fairly) new car

My two tall daughters and I need a new(ish) car. I would like a hatchback with a good safety record (crash test) that is cheap to run where fuel consumption and repairs are concerned, is reliable, has...