Is the new Skoda 1.6TDI comparable to our 1.9TDI Estate?

We are considering replacing our 2007 Skoda 1.9TDI Estate as it has now done over 100,000 miles. We have been extremely happy with it, mostly using it for 150 miles at a time for motorway driving. We have...

Should I fit smaller wheels to my Volkswagen Scirocco to improve the tyre wear rate?

I own a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco GT TDI with 19-inch alloy wheels fitted with low profile Pirelli 235/35 ZR 19 P Zero tyres. To meet legal requirements I will have to replace the tyres within the next...

Can we fit different wheels and tyres to our Ford B-Max and Focus to improve the ride comfort?

In the past few days my wife and I have taken delivery of two new Ford cars: a Focus Estate and a B-Max; both are to Titanium X specification. Both cars have many attributes with which we are delighted....

Which wheel and tyre size combination will work best on the latest Subaru Forester?

Much mention is made in your column about tyre and wheel sizes relative to ride comfort. I'm going to change my Subaru Forester for the latest model and find that they've altered the wheel and tyre sizes....

I'm a tall driver - which car do you recommend for comfort and ease of access?

I have the same problem as JM. I am tall with long legs and dodgy knees, but I don't have his budget restriction of £10,000. Would that alter your recommendation of a Mondeo or Skoda Superb?

What could be causing a rhythmic thump from the front of my Audi A4 Avant?

I wonder if you can help me. In January I bought an Audi A4 Avant that was a little over three years old and had done some 25,000 miles. Shortly after buying it I noticed a rhythmic thump, fairly slight,...

Thanks for your advice!

I had the wheels swopped around and it's done the trick. I'm sure the problem could have been solved 14 months ago had I been able to talk with the fitter instead of service receptionists. Many thanks,...

Can I claim from my local council for tyre damage caused by traffic chicanes?

Your column ran an article in year 2000 regarding the chicanes on Copse Hill, Wimbledon, which were installed in early 1998 but by the summer of 1998 they were held to have been responsible for about 100...

Which tyres and wheels should I fit to a Ford Focus Estate?

You advised MH that 15-inch wheels with 195/65 tyres would give an even softer ride. I have been considering a Ford Focus Estate 1.6 EcoBoost (182 PS) to replace my present 2009 Mercedes C220 CDI Sport....

Why doesn't BMW offer 16-inch wheels on the 3 Series as it does in Germany?

I recently went onto the German version of the BMW website to look for some basic information about the 3 Series GT model that is not yet available in the UK (would it fit in my garage?). In doing so I...