Firm riding Honda - what solutions?

I have a Honda CR-V and I would like to fit pneumatic seat covers to help combat the firm suspension. Locating them in the UK is a problem, Alibaba show them on the internet but the seller wants to sell...

Which wheels and tyres for a Lexus CT 200h?

This particular car is fitted with 16 inch wheels rather than the standard 17 inch. I seem to remember you once saying that smaller wheels/ tyres give a softer ride. Is this true in general, as I find...

Citroen C5 - a good buy?

I've been looking at Citroen C5 diesels. A few 2008-2009 cars, with 30-50k on clock, sell for £7000-8000. All three variants, 1.6D, 2.0D and 2.2D are available at this price, with or without sat-nav, mostly...

New Audi A6 suspension

Am about to order a new Audi A6 2.0 TDI Auto on contract hire. Really prefer the look of the S Line to the SE, and it is only an extra £8 per month. I note that you ran an A6 S Line as a long term test....

Low profile tyres - can I replace them for something higher?

The 17-inch rims and 225/45 tyres on my Skoda Superb are giving me a hard ride. A tyre fitter has suggested replacing the tyres, when worn - soon, apparently - with 225/50 tyres on the same 17" wheels.

Looking for a comfortable saloon for long journeys

I have a six year old Subaru Forester and a 13 year old Volkswagen Passat saloon. I intend to keep the Subaru and change the Passat. Can you recommend a replacement car that would be good for long journeys?...

Need a car with supportive seats

Which make and models of cars have a reputation for good supportive seats? I drive a 2007 BMW 3 Series, but I am certain that the seat is causing my existing painful back condition to worsen, I now have...

Recommended wheel size

I've just bought a 2009/59 Mazda 6 SL with the 185bhp 2.2-litre diesel engine. It has 18-inch alloys. The handbook specifies 16, 17, or 18-inch. Which is best - and why?

Bumpy ride on skinny tyres

My Skoda Superb SE is spoiled by hard ride on 17-inch wheels with 225/45 tyres. I've been advised to go for 225/50 tyres. Is this a good idea?

Have back problems and need a car that will accommodate

I have to buy a new car for work. I currently drive an Audi A3 (I have covered 106,000 miles in the last three and a half years), but suffer back problems and find the car uncomfortable. I am only getting...