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Our 2009 Berlingo has worn out it's rear tyres in 20K miles - we hoped for and expected (based on many previous front wheel drive cars) around 30 - 40K. Our dealer tells us that this is a common experience...
I recently bought an ex-demonstrator Citroen C3 Picasso - it was a good deal, but came with Citroen's 'Cloverleaf' 17 inch alloys and Michelin 205/45R17 88V low-profile tyres. I knew these would produce...
I've got an S-Max 2.2 Diesel - a fine car that I'm pleased with. I got it from Ford Direct with odd tyres on it, though, something I wouldn't normally mix up. They are a mixture of Michelin Primacy HP...
On retirement three years ago I bought myself a new C-Class Sport Mercedes-Benz and have done 30,000 miles. Its just had its first MOT and failed because of splits on the rear tyres. This is the third...
I have a 2005 Audi A3 Sportback with a 1.6 FSI engine. I recently heard a noise that I thought may have been a wheel bearing. A mechanic checked and found the bearings OK. He suggested that the noise was...
I have a 2009 KIA Cee'd 2.0litre diesel with 17” alloy wheels. It has done a little less than 17,000 miles from new. I have a couple of problems that I would like your opinion on. The car was fitted...
I currently have Bridgestone tyres fitted to my VW Touareg and I now need to replace them. What would you recommend for mostly road use? A good combo of wear and low noise etc.
I bought a second-hand Peugeot 308 16000 miles. Front tyres are worn on outside. Had two services, should this have been noticed?
Further to the recent letter from HP in Reading, I have had similar experience with two Polos in the last few years. Both were new company cars that prematurely munched a set of front tyres in less than...
Our BMW X5 3.0sd SE, bought new in September 2008 on a HP agreement, wore its rear tyres through to the metal within four months. BMW accepted there was a fault with the alignment from the factory and...