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I currently own a Mazda 3. I've had it 11 years and it has never given me any problems, although it is very noisy. I'm about to buy another new car. What would you recommend as a replacement of a similar...
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Thanks for your test report on the updated 2017 Mazda 3. Did your vehicle tester notice any improvement in the road noise on the 2.0 petrol model on 18-inch wheels since this is not mentioned in the report?...
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I have just bought a used (2013 model) Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 petrol and am on the whole very pleased with it, especially the engine. However, my main complaint is that there is a lot of road noise on...
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My recently purchased Audi A3 Sportback S-Line is fitted with 225/40 R18Y Contisport contact tyres which produce a lot of noise over 30mph. The dealer says this is normal, but I find it unacceptable. How...
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I own Nissan Juke 1.6DiG-T and I love it. But the cabin noise on the motorway is too high. Do you think a sound proofing kit will help?
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I have just purchased a new BMW X1 and it is a fine car. However it has significant tyre noise which is worse on some road surfaces. It is fitted with non-runflat Bridgestone Turanza tyres. The BMW dealer...
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I am thinking of buying BMX X1. I do about 12,000 miles pa with a lot of journeys around 10 miles and am wondering if I should go for petrol rather than diesel. Also the model I am considering has 18"...
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The only problem I have with my Hyundai i30 auto is the level of road noise. You often advise lowering the pressure in the tyres will this help in this case?
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I an just about to replace the tyres on my Audi A3 which have been good but noisy. On checking other tyres, I notice that some are rated for db noise ratings. What do these ratings mean?
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Having recently replaced a 2005 BMW E90 320D (M47 engine) with a 2010 320d Efficient Dynamics (N47) I am getting irritated by the noise level compared to my previous car, particularly under acceleration...