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Name: Sachin Arora
QUESTION: I have recently purchased a Skoda Laura A/T but after three weeks of driving I am unhappy with its ride quality. The car seems rather bumpy even on slightly rough roads and one would expect better shock absorption from a car in its class. I am considering replacing it with the Skoda Superb diesel. As I drive around 100km daily, I want something in diesel, with decent fuel economy along with comfort and features. What do you suggest?
AAA: The poor ride quality on the Laura is due to its tyres, which have a 55 profile and hence a relatively short sidewall which can’t absorb bumps well. You could try reducing the tyre pressure by 1psi which might improve low speed ride and would work for city driving. However, please don’t forget to increase the pressure if you are driving at high speeds or on the highway. The Superb (pic) will be much more comfortable than the Laura, both in terms of space and ride comfort. However, it is also stiffly sprung and you might find some low speed harshness in it as well. Our advice is to test drive the Superb and see if you are satisfied with the way it drives. Also, its V6 turbo-diesel is much nicer to drive than the Laura's four-cylinder motor and though the Superb is a big car, it has effortless performance which the Laura can't match.


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