What affordable replacement tyres do you recommend?

My 2021 Kia Niro 1.6 GDI HEV has only done 20,000 miles, but the front tyres will need replacement soon. The supplied tyres Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (225/45 ZR18) are expensive - what do you suggest for...

We need a small car - what do you suggest?

We need to change my wife's 56 plate Citroen C1. She only drives about 2000 miles a year, mainly local driving, but with the occasional 150 mile trip. Physical size is important as access to our house...

What small hybrid do you recommend as a long term purchase?

My 28 year olf daughter has had an automatic licence for a while and now needs a car/small SUV having moved to an area that is no longer commutable by public transport. Like everyone else she wants reliability,...

What's a good EV for towing?

In the light of coming developments and the possibility of having to drop the beast (which is really good for the job), what are your thoughts on EVs and caravanning, and could you recommend any possible...

How long should brake discs last?

I recently had my 5 year old Kia Sportage AWD serviced and MoTd and athough it passed I was told that the brake discs were pitted or scored and would have to be replaced soon. Also the pads would need...

Are petrol particulate filters problematic?

My daughter's three month old Kia Sportage mild hybrid petrol automatic recently flashed up an instruction to re-generate exhaust filter having covered 1700 miles. We were not aware that petrol cars are...

How long should brake pads last?

My wife's electric Kia Soul was serviced last year. This year, using the same garage, it has needed new rear brake pads and discs due to the disc being scored because the brake pads were worn down to the...

What's the best automatic car for a new driver?

My daughter has just passed her automatic test. With a budget of up to £8k what car is safest, cheapest to run/insure and most reliable?

Why has the economy in my MHEV dropped so much in cold weather?

My Kia Sportage MHEV seems to be doing 15% less mpg since the weather turned colder, with the battery power cutting in less regularly despite saying it’s well charged. Is this a fault with my car or something...

Should I leave my EV on charge while parked for two months?

My Kia Niro will be left unused for two months does it need to be left on charge ?