Which are the quietest and most comfortable tyres for the Toyota Avensis?

My father recently bought a 2008 Toyota Avensis with 16-inch wheels and is very pleased with it. Could you recommend the best tyres for comfort, quietness and perhaps economy? The car came with Dunlop...

Can I drive through Spain on runflat tyres with no spare wheel?

I am travelling to Spain by car and I understand that it is obligatory to carry a spare wheel. I have runflat tyres and also carry a tyre inflator. Are these sufficient? My car does not have a housing...

Is there a tyre sealant I can use in case of a puncture on my Volkswagen Touran?

I have just bought a Volkswagen Touran with seven seats which does not have a spare wheel. It has an air compressor and a bottle of sealant. The instructions state that after use the tyre must not be used,...

Is it a legal requirement for a used car to be supplied with matching tyres and a legal spare?

My son recently purchased a secondhand car from a dealership in Dundee. When we first looked at the car we were pleasantly surprised at the condition of the vehicle and did not spot odd tyres on each wheel....

Where can I get steel wheels for my Skoda Octavia Estate?

I want to get a set of winter tyres on steel wheels for my new Octavia Estate, but I've been quoted £1300 by the dealer. I know where to go to get the tyres, but I'm struggling to find where I can get...

Where can I get a 16-inch space saver wheel for my BMW 850 CSi?

I'm trying to find a 16-inch space saver tyre and wheel that will get my BMW 850 CSi home in an emergency. I want to remove the original heavy full-size spare from the boot, and reduce the weight in the...

Which size spare tyre should I take abroad to replace runflats of two different sizes?

You have given advice previously about the benefits of using runflat tyres. You mentioned some difficulty in travelling abroad and necessarily finding the appropriate tyre, and, I think, recommended taking...

Spare partial

Many cars (Golf, Audi TT) have no spare tyres. The can of sealant costs £45 (or £3 from cpc.co.uk) and once used, the tyres cannot be repaired, needing new replacement(s). What progress? Can Golf Mk4 emergency...

Where can I get a steel spare wheel for my Mazda 6?

Your website's information on the Mazda 6 states that a steel full-size spare wheel is available for £70. Can you advise where I order from?

Do all Citroen DS3s use oil at this rate?

I have just bought a diesel Citroen DS3. I've had it for seven weeks and done 5500 miles. The oil warning light came on and when I took it to the garage the service manager said that it is normal for new...