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I'm tempted to order an Audi A1 1.4 TFSI Sport DSG but can't find one to drive. Your review gave me a lot of confidence, but could you please answer two queries for me. Would it be appropriate to specify...
I am a recent convert to your Q&As in the Telegraph. I have, on several occasions noted you commenting on alternative wheel sizes for specific cars. What factors are affected by the wheel size of a car?
Being a little older and having driven Volkswagen Passats over the last 10 years, we now want a slightly smaller car but with the same comfortable ride; however, the distributors I have spoken to tell...
I am currently looking to upgrade my Hyundai i30's 16-inch wheels to 17-inch. Will this make the ride really harsh?
We currently own a Volkswagen Passat SE TDI 140 Auto which is now over three years old. We find it very comfortable but want to trade down to a smaller, equally comfortable car. What would you suggest?...
I have just a purchased an Audi A6 Avant (08) 3.0 TDI quattro that has factory-fitted Michelin 255/35ZR19. Over 40mph, these tyres have a very obvious resonance which really is annoying. I'm not a great...
I would value your recommendations for tyre replacements for my Audi A6 Allroad. It is on 245/40s and at present has Pirelli P Zero Rossos at the back and Dunlop Sportmaxes at the front. I find it a great...
I'll be driving to Austria in December and I have been offered four winter tyres (225-45-17) in very good condition. I have an Alfa Romeo 159 SW 1.9 JTD with 225-50-17 tyres. Will the different tyre section,...
I have ordered a new Skoda Superb Elegance. As I do mostly short trips I have gone for the 1.8 petrol engine. Do you know of any problems with this engine? Also, I asked for 17-inch instead of 18-inch...
I have read a lot of the threads on suggested comfortable rides. However, they are all rather dated. Do you have any particular recommendations for family cars with a better ride than my 57-reg Kia Cee'd...
 

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