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Should I change my BMW's tyres to improve the steering?
Hi,
I recently traded in my 2001 BMW 318i for a 2011 BMW 318i. The main difference I discovered between the two models was the steering. The older car's steering was lighter and more responsive while the newer model feels that bit heavier. If I did not know better I would think I was driving a car with front-wheel drive. The car has Run Flat Tyres, and my question is, do you think its the tyres that is causing this experience and if so would it be worth my time to replace them?
Regards,
Hugh McGarr, Dublin
Hugh McGarr (Dublin)
Sep 2015 Filed under: tyres
Is the Audi A3 Saloon affected by the Volkswagen scandal?
Hi, great site.
Is the 2014 model year 1.6 TDI Audi A3 Saloon affected by the Volkswagen fallout?
Thank you.
Charles O'Donovan (Parteen)
Sep 2015 Filed under: fuel economy and emissions
What's happening with the new Lexus RX SUV?
What do you know about the new Lexus RX SUV and its likely price structure?
Neil Kelly (Dublin)
Sep 2015 Filed under: choosing new car
Would an Opel Insignia be a good alternative to an Octavia?
You recommended in June a Skoda Octavia or SEAT Leon for my needs. The Leon would be too small and I've being trying unsuccessfully to get an 08/09/10 Octavia since. Would an Opel Insignia be a sensible alternative in terms of efficency, reliability and durability?
Thanks!
Cormac Mc Cashin (Maynooth)
Sep 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
How best to trade in our old SEATs?
Hi,
We have a 2005 SEAT Toledo with 150,000km on the clock, costing regularly with repairs, and a 2011 SEAT Ibiza ST with 100,000km on the clock. We want to get a new relatively spacious but cheap car and a 2006+ Audi or BMW. Which of our two cars should we trade in for which of our two planned buys to get the most value and for the purchases to cost us least?
Joan Cleary
Sep 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
Petrol or diesel for a Ford Fiesta?
Which is a better car to buy: 2009 Ford Fiesta 1.25 with 64,000km or 2010 Ford Fiesta 1.4 diesel Zetec with 94,000 miles?
Lorraine Kelly (Ferbane )
Sep 2015 Filed under: petrol vs. diesel
I want a fast car for under €20,000!
Could you suggest the best car for under €20,000 that is less than 10 years old AND can do 0-100km/h in less than six seconds?
John Walsh (Dublin)
Sep 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
How much can the Hyundai i30 estate tow?
I am buying a Hyundai i30 estate and would like to know how good it is as a towcar and its maximum towing limit.
Thanks
GORDON KENDRICK (LIMERICK)
Sep 2015 Filed under: towing
How reliable is the Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI?
How reliable is the Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI?
Michael Slye (Carlow)
Sep 2015 Filed under: reliability
Is this Ford Focus too high mileage?
Is 170,000 miles on a 2004 Ford Focus 1.4 TDCi a bad buy or would it be ok for a couple of years? I only do about 4k a year?
Sarah Kinge (Gosport)
Sep 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
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