The speed humps in my area are very harsh, is there anything the council can do about this?

Recently the council have installed flat topped sleeping policemen, even when driving over these slowly they cause a jarring to the car. I have checked the specifications for these and nowhere does it...

Will speed humps/bumps cause damage to the underside of an electric car?

I'm considering buying an electric car. I've spotted that the latest Renault Zoe has a ground clearance of 120mm. This seems relatively low; I'd be concerned how well the car could cope with the speed...

Can I claim from the council for damage to my car from speed humps?

Can I claim from the council for damage to my car from speed humps? I have a Volkswagen Touran and after I went over a hump I heard a noise and later a message came up on the dash saying 'stop oil problem'....

What economical car is suitable for elderly and tall passengers that could also do 435 miles per week?

I'm trying to buy a car suitable for my mother's mobility issues, my tall family members and my 435 miles per week. It also needs to take a walking frame in the boot. I like the Nissan Pulsar and Toyota...

Do speed humps cause tyre damage?

When driving over speed cushions I note that most cars just drive straight over, hardly slowing down at all. However, this often means the inside of both tyres ride over the sides of the cushions. I thought...

Did speed cushions and potholes damage the insides of my Ford Fiesta's tyres?

The last time I took my Fiesta for a service at Dagenham Motors, Edgware I mentioned there was a slight vibration on the front wheels at 70mph. They later advised that the wheels were buckled and that...

How can I stop our local council installing speed humps?

In July the main street through Milford-on-Sea was resurfaced, and the work was excellently carried out, resulting in one of the smoothest roads in Hampshire. Now, only a couple of months later, the council...

Is there any research into the damage that can be caused by speed humps?

I’ve received a detailed map regarding the deployment of speed cushions and a puffin crossing to be built as a speed calming measure, due to the fact that a new development is to be built in our village....

I'm considering taking legal advice over damage to my car from road chicanes.

After the high kerbs of the chicanes on Copse Hill, Wimbledon caused considerable damage to my car, I challenged Merton council. They replied via their insurers, Zurich, maintaining that the chicanes are...

What has caused unusual wear to the tyres on my Fiat 500 Lounge?

I am the very proud owner of a 2008 Fiat 500 Lounge with low mileage of just over 11,000. Last Friday I took her for an MoT. To cut a long story short, three of the tyres had "exposed cords" and the fourth...