Should we buy a Focus or a Fiesta, and with which engine?

My wife I are now in our 80s and we have a 9-year-old Focus and a 5-year-old Fiesta. I am no longer allowed to drive due to poor eyesight so we propose to sell both cars and buy a new Fiesta as my wife...

Which tyres for my Honda FR-V?

Could you please advise on replacement tyres for a 2005 Honda FR-V 2.0 litre petrol? The current tyres are Michelin 205/55 R16s, as fitted from new. Is there a quieter running tyre or should I replace...

Will a new 3 Series have noisy tyres?

I have just test driven the new BMW 3 series 328i and thought it was a superb car except for intrusive road noise. It was on non standard 18" wheels. Do you think the road roar would be less on the standard...

Road and tyre noise in the Mazda 2 1.5 Sport

When I asked you what car to buy for retirement that was as much fun to drive as my much loved Mazda MX5 one of the cars you recommended was the Mazda 2 1.3 TS2.I tried and bought a 6 month old 2011 demonstrator...

What is the best wheel and tyre combination for my Jaguar XK, and where did you get the hat?

First and foremost I just love the hat. If you would not mind letting me know the maker and where you bought it I promise not to ever tell anyone else. I have a 2006 Jaguar (all aluminium) XK4.2 on 19-inch...

Which tyres for our Mercedes-Benz SUV?

We have a 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML 270 CDI 4x4 auto showing 52,000 miles, mainly on motorways but a little off-road, and also a 2007 Mercedes-Benz B200 CDI Auto showing 17,000 miles, mainly around town and...

Which tyres for my 2009 Ford Mondeo?

My three-year-old Mondeo Titanium is coming up for new tyres soon. It currently has factory-fitted Goodyear Excellence tyres, which I have found to be rather noisy. What can you recommend as alternatives?

Which luxury SUV offers good comfort and a quiet ride?

I have a four-year-old facelift Jaguar XJ 2.7 V6 diesel Sovereign, which I have owned from new and now has 98,000 miles under its belt. It has been a wonderful car, smooth, quiet, economical and reliable,...

Can you recommend a new wheel and tyre combination for my Lexus GS300SE to improve the ride?

I'm just writing to say how much I agree with your views on large wheels/low profile tyres. I recently sold my 1999 Lexus LS400 which had 15-inch wheels and 65 profile tyres. I now have a 2007 Lexus GS300SE...

Which tyres for our Audi A4?

We have an Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI which is almost six years old with just over 69,000 miles. The rear tyres are approaching replacement after 36,000 miles (including 4000 temporarily on the front). Previously,...