Winter Tyres

Do you think it would be OK to take summer tyres off, and put them back on again in the spring - ie swapping between winter and summer tyres? Trying to save the expense of having an extra two front wheels.

Whether forecast?

Can you say what type of air condition makes a petrol/diesel engine more efficient? Cold air, warm, damp, dry - all variables that might affect fuel consumption but I never hear any mention of it. I can...

Can you recommend a small 4x4 for use on snow-covered roads?

I live on a hill and my drive is very steep. I did have a BMW X3 which was great in the snow but I foolishly sold it last year for a BMW 1 Series thinking I did not need such a big car. With the big freeze,...

Winter tyres for an SX4

I have a Suzuki SX4 4Grip. Are a set of winter tyres worth the money (£400-£500) and if so which should I fit?

Winter tyres or a Jimny?

My wife is about to start a new job that involves a 36 mile round commute mostly on very narrow country lanes. She is very concerned over the winter driving due to icy conditions - very few of the roads...

I need a high-riding four-seater

As I get older, I appreciate the high driving position of my Toyota Landcruiser and the fact that I do not have to bend down to get into the car. I am looking for a new car with the same advantage and...

Can you recommend a 4x4 for use in snow, and can we buy a car and register it in Spain?

I hope you can give me some advice. I've never been attracted to 4x4s, but living in Scotland and having two severe winters in a row has persuaded me that when I swop my present car I should consider one....

Is there a way of enabling my diesel 607 to warm up faster in winter for better fuel economy?

I have noticed that the fuel economy of my diesel 607 improved by about 10 per cent during the hot spell of weather. Would there be any point of using the old-fashioned idea of a radiator blind or muff...

Can you recommend an economical 4x4 suitable for a 50-mile commute for a taller driver?

I live in rural North Yorkshire and travel to York every day on B-roads, a return journey of about 50 miles. Additionally I travel about 150 miles each weekend. The last two winters have been very severe...

Should I replace my Mercedes-Benz C220 with a Honda CR-V for better performance in snow?

I currently run a 2001 Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI Elegance saloon. The car has done just over 80,000 miles and is in excellent condition. During the past two winters, due to the snow, I have not been able...