Can I change the tyres on my Peugeot 308 Sport for a smoother ride?

I wonder if you can help me? I own a Peugeot 308 Sport with 225/45 R17 94WXL tyres. Is it possible to use ‘ordinary tyres’ and not the ones the car was supplied with? I assume I would get a smoother and...

Can I return my problem car?

I bought the car in September and I have had to have the brakes replaced. The garage replaced this at its cost four weeks after purchase as I got VOSA involved. The car seemed fine until now. It keeps...

Anti-pollution fault

My Peugeot 308 has “System states: anti-pollution system fault” and engine light showing when I start the engine. Everything is working fine and the car is running with no problems. 30,000 miles on the...

Ignition key not working on my 308

Over the past couple of months both ignition keys for my Peuguet 308 (58) intermittently fail to lock & unlock the car. The dealerships says I need a £130+ diagnostics check to find out what the problem...

How long should catalytic converters last?

After 35,000 miles and four years I have had to replace my catalytic converter. I think this part should have lasted longer but Peugeot don't seem interested, it is out of warranty, so 'tough luck' seems...

Peugeot 308 SW 1.6 Estate - should high mileage worry me?

Like the look of this car diesel in my local dealer, but it's done 140,000, I have been offered a cam belt change and a 6 months warrenty. The car is priced at £4490. I have little knowledge of cars, should...

How much should I pay for a Peugeot 308 described as 'Trade'?

I have been offered a Peugeot 308 with 14700 miles on the clock, described as 'Trade' on the dealer's website, for £9995. What does 'Trade' mean in this context and what should I be wary of?

Secondhand cars for retirement

As my wife and I approach retirement we are looking to move from two cars to one. My ancient Peugeot 406 is on its last legs and my wife has an 02-plate 1.2 Corsa. Our current short list is a Ford C-Max,...

Should service have picked up on worn tyres?

I bought a second-hand Peugeot 308 16000 miles. Front tyres are worn on outside. Had two services, should this have been noticed?

Correct tyre/wheel size

I have not before taken too much notice of the tyre size fitted to my Peugeot 308 SE HDi 6-speed manual diesel 1997cc (registered Nov 2007). However I have just noticed that the tyres fitted by the...