Does setting a car's front wheels to toe-in improve straight-line stability?

You claim that "too much toe-in will make a car's steering feel light and very vague". I think you're getting your toe-in and toe-out mixed up. Toe-in will give a pronounced self-centering characteristic...

I bought a used MINI Cooper with a number of faults - is the dealer responsible for fixing them?

I bought a second-hand MINI Cooper in December from a Mercedes-Benz dealer. It has a 3-month warranty, which expires at the end of next week. Due to the extended service periods on the MINI, it was not...

Who is responsible if an RAC Trackstar tracking device flattened the battery on our Porsche Carrera?

I bought a new Porsche Carrera 2S four years ago and we fitted a RAC Trackstar device. This work was carried out by a local RAC Franchise as we live in Guernsey. Subsequently we have had four years of...

What's wrong with my Vauxhall Corsa SXI's steering?

My 2007 Vauxhall Corsa SXI's steering feels vague. It constantly needs correction when travelling at reasonable speeds. It doesn't feel too bad at lower speeds but is not nice to drive.

Why does the tracking keep drifting out on my Ford Ka?

I have a persistent problem with the tracking on my Ford Ka (56 reg, 1.3l). I've had the tracking done by three different companies, including one independent garage (who also gave the car a look over)....

How can I straighten my Citroen Xsara Picasso's steering wheel after having the tracking done?

I have just had new tyres and the tracking done on a Citroen Xsara Picasso. The steering wheel is now slightly (only slightly) out of line. This is irritating but I don't want to make a fuss unless it...

Can I get a refund after a workshop set my Volkswagen Polo's tracking wrong?

On Wednesday I went to a well-known workshop to get my 2007 Volkswagen Polo's tyres replaced. They said I only need to replace the front offside tyre. I remembered that last time my tracking went straight...

Could jacking have knocked my Volkswagen's tracking out?

Volkswagen agreed in the end, under their goodwill scheme, to repair my car after a lot of argument. That was a couple of weeks ago, however I have since noticed a dent on the passenger side under the...

Has the garage caused my Volkswagen Bora to pull to the left by fitting new anti-roll bar bushes?

I have recently bought a Volkswagen Bora 1.9 TD 2000 on an X plate. After driving it for a few days I noticed it pulled to the left. I phoned the garage I bought it from and told them my problem. He said...

Which tyres will improve my Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI's handling?

My Golf 1.4 TSI (09) is an excellent car, with only one flaw - the steering. Your website review identifies its lack of enthusiasm in turning corners and failure to track a straight line accurately. My...