Rapid Tyre Wear on my Ford S Max Titanium X Sport

I have a 2011 Ford S Max 163 sport shift Titanium X Sport. It's a motability vehicle. My question is what is the acceptable millage to expect from a set of tyres? Mine has done 30K and has just had the...

Can there be a fault without a fault warning?

I've just bought a 2006 Panda Multijet. It replaced a Peugeot 106 1.5 Diesel. The peugeot was slightly bigger, a bit heavier, had an older design indirect injection mechanically controlled diesel, and...

Audi A6 Particulate Filter warning light

The particulate filter warning light came on two days ago. I read the manual which suggested running the car in fourth or fifth above 2000rpm for 15 minutes and the light should clear. Tried this with...

Battery discharging after ticking noise in engine.

I have a 2005 Diesel Renault Modus. The battery appeared to be flat (i.e. central locking not responding, car not starting). I charged the battery overnight and it started. I ran it for 10 mins. Charge...

Comfortable replacement for my Legend needed

I've had a wonderful 2002 Honda Legend from new, and see that it may be nearing the end. Modern cars seem to have hip pinching seats, and harder ride - and lack Honda reliability. Suggestions for a three...

Fitted winter tyres - economy dropped by 3-4mpg

The mpg on Lexus 450h has dropped between 3-4mpg after fitting winter tyres. Lexus dealer says that I am the first person to mention this. Is this normal?

Volkswagen Golf Mk6 Camchain wear

You might want to add to your car by car that my 2009 Golf 1.4TSI 122bhp has just had to have its cam chain replaced at 44,000 miles. Might be worth other readers knowing. Lucky for me it was done under...

How can I change the external temperature display from farenheit back to centigrade following a service

My 60-plate Vauxhall Insignia 1.8 went in for a service, and when I got it back, the external temperature display had started reading in Farenheit (previously it was in centigrade). Does anyone know how...

Why aren't all cars front wheel drive?

Why are cars still made with rear wheel drive? For years I have driven front wheel drive Saabs on snow with ease using standard tyres. Now it is time to say goodbye to my 13 year old Saab 9-5 and my...

Windscreen cracking noises

My car is a recently acquired 2008 Lexus iS250L. It has an unusual fault which is quite alarming. At completely random intervals there is a loud cracking noise which seems to come from the windscreen....