Are my tyres causing a problem with road noise?

I recently bought an early 2019 Volvo V90 T4 petrol estate. I am delighted with it in every way except I find the cabin noise just a bit higher than I would like on most road surfaces. The car came with...

How long should rear brake pads last?

I recently discovered my rear brake pads on my Volvo XC40 had worn down to the rivets at 37,000 miles, why is this? My fronts were only half worn.

ULEZ-compliant substitute for my Peugeot 406 estate?

I have a 1999 Peugeot 406 diesel estate. It has 160k miles on the clock and I bought it for £2000 12 years ago. The expansion of the London ULEZ means that I have to change it, I really don't want to,...

Should I use premium diesel for a Volvo V60?

I have a 2017 Volvo V60 D3 2.0-litre diesel. I am just wondering (given this is not a performance car) if there is any point paying the 10 per cent-plus premium for say Shell V-Power fuel over the standard...

Volvo XC40 - are 18- or 19-inch wheels best?

I have ordered a Volvo XC40 which is scheduled for delivery during the latter part of next month. Until recently, the ride quality of the XC40 was almost universally applauded by the motoring press. However,...

How do I navigate the minefield of buying cars?

My wife and I only have the one car now we’re both in our 70s and retired but fortunately fit and active. I do between three and four thousand miles per year, mainly short local trips plus three trips...

Does the 2008 Volvo XC70 have a dual-mass flywheel?

I know most diesel cars have a dual-mass flywheel but cannot find confirmation on a car I am Intending to buy, which is a 2008 Volvo XC70. Do you know if it does?

Can you recommend an electric car with a high seating position?

I own a Renault Zoe but would like to change to a car with a higher driving position. My wife has an Isuzu D-Max which is perfect for me. Does such a combination exist?

We live in an area that often floods - what car do you recommend?

We live in a deeply rural area that often suffers from flooding. While we don't really need a 4X4 we would like a car that we have some confidence can get through some surface water up to perhaps 12 inches....

Is it worth having my Volvo Polestar optimised?

I have a Volvo V60 T4 and I am considering having it Polestar optimised. It’s quite expensive for what appears simply to be a remapping of the ECU i.e. half an hour with a laptop. I don’t know anyone who...