The MPG on my car is terrible - what could be the cause?

I have a Vauxhall Insignia and all seems mechanically sound with 68000 miles on the clock, a recent service and full service history plus new discs brakes all round. When I bought it I was getting around...

What's the best runabout?

What's the best value runabout for low mileage?

Should I switch to all-weather tyres for better wet grip?

I have just purchased a 2022 Toyota Yaris Cross Premier AWD with 18in wheels. I live in Cumbria and although frost and snow do not seem too much of a problem recent years rain certainly is. I am just about...

Why has the fuel consumption in my car increased?

After six weeks of my VW Passat standing idle I took it for its MoT, which since then has shown a marked reduction in fuel consumption. My wife's monthly trip from Glos to Suffolk registered closer to...

How does the ACT system work on 1.5 litre VW vehicles?

I have a Skoda Octavia 1.5.TSI Evo ACT. These engines are fitted with ACT, meaning when at certain times the 4 cylinder engine reduces to running on 2 cylinders. Do you have any information when and at...

Is the stop start system in my Honda Jazz more trouble than it is worth?

I have some doubts about the benefit of this facility. Every time I come to a stop with foot held on the brake the engine stops and release the brake and the engine fires up. This means that the battery...

Will fitting Michelin Cross Climate+ tyres affect my fuel consumption?

My 2017 Fiesta 1.0 litre Ecoboost (previous model) has 195/55/15 tyres which are due for replacement. I'm considering changing to an All Season tyre. ATS have Michelin Crossclimate+ at £108 fitted, Cross...

I want a small, frugal car with good boot space that is fun to drive, what are my options?

I'm on my second Panda, now 15 years old. I really like it but time to change, what was good, 1.3 diesel power, suprising amount of fun and decent handling, what is bad, fold down rear seats, no flat load...

Can my Ford Fiesta mild hybrid really do 70mpg?

I purchased Ford Fiesta Titanium mild hybrid in April. Have made two journeys from Cumbria to stafford, 350 miles return, and on both occasions I am averaging 76/77mpg driving at a steady 55/60mph. Always...

Why has Ford increased the recommended tyre pressures on the Focus?

I have purchased a new Ford Focus 1.0 125 Titanium. This replaced the same model purchased in 2019. Ford have increased the 16 inch wheel pressures in 2022 from 33psi to 38psi which gives a harder ride....