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As the Telegraph's motoring expert, I weigh in on your car dilemmas to save you money and make your driving life easier

Here is an interesting test and comparison of winter driving in front-wheel drive (FWD), rear-wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) car on snow.

As the Telegraph's motoring expert, I weigh in on your car dilemmas to save you money and make your driving life easier

Ever since winter tires and all-season tires co-exist, drivers have been questioning whether the latter are just as good as the former or if it is just marketing. Occasionally, we get to see a heated discussion on the Internet on the topic, and all-wheel drive is then mentioned as the best partner for all-season tires.

Miles better? The plug-in Minis range claims and its real-world performance seem at odds If your car has developed a fault, or for consumer advice, turn to Honest John by emailing honestadvice@telegraph.co.uk Short circuit We purchased a new Mini Electric. They advertise a 140-mile range, but the most we can achieve is 90 miles. Is this a fault, or is the advertising misleading? TE The official WLTP range is “up to 145 miles”. You won’t get that in winter because the ambient temperature i...

Our consumer champion advises on possible damage to control electronics due to incorrect battery charging. Plus: a keyless entry conundrum

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There is an ancient gag that if you don’t like the weather in Scotland you just need to wait half an hour and something else will come along.

To plug on, or stick to a self-charging hybrid? That is the question Credit: Alamy If your car has developed a fault, or for consumer advice, turn to Honest John by emailing honestadvice@telegraph.co.uk Zoë ball I love my three-year-old Toyota Yaris Icon Hybrid; it is my first automatic and is smooth and easy to drive. However, my husband is increasingly immobile and would like both a higher seat and easier access. My mileage is extremely low, so perhaps a hybrid is now not the right choice....