Is the E Class a good replacement for our Mercedes-Benz CLK?

We currently lease a Mercedes CLK cabriolet and the lease is due for renewal this August. We have been advised that this model is no longer made and that the nearest equivalent is the new AMG Sport E Class...

Winter tyres all year?

Are there disadvantages of remaining on winter tyres all year round for standard motoring, mixed town and motorway driving. (noise, wear, braking, handling in summer?)

Winter tyres - German regulations

Regarding mandatory use of winter tyres in Germany between 1st December and 31st March - does this apply to 4WD vehicles as well?

Which family car is appropriate for rural use?

My daughter, her husband and two children have recently moved from Glasgow to the Highlands. Their old runabout, which was fine for a city with public transport, is now a source of constant worry. What...

Solution to snowy weather

We have problems getting out of our (very hilly) road in snow. We would like to buy a small/medium sized car which is 2 wheel drive and can be switched to four wheel drive when needed, rather than a permanent...

Changing from winter to summer tyres on the same rims

I bought winter tyres for the first time last winter, from Kwik Fit and used their "tyre hotel" storage service for my summer tyres. On arranging to swap back to the summer tyres via their website, I...

Very pleased with winter tyres on my BMW X5.

I was up and out at 8am this morning to beat the kids on their sledges so I could try the winter tyres on my X5 on virgin snow. The verdict: absolutely brilliant. I bought a set of BMW 17-inch alloys off...

Which winter tyres should I use on my Rover Sterling?

I need an extra set of wheels and tyres for winter use on my Rover Sterling. I have a spare set of Vitesse wheels, so it makes sense to use those rather than try and buy new. However, the Sterling tyres...

Why should winter tyres be fitted to steel rims?

I bought my daughter some winter tyres for her Yaris in December as an added safety feature and, having followed your column, I see that you advise fitting them to steel rims. When we had the winter tyres...

Off road tyres for a BMW X3

I am being offered an F25 X3 as a company car but I need it to be able to get through the snow that we get here in the peak district (6 inches on the roads for most of the winter). Can you fit off-road...