What state with good ground clearance?

I currently drive a newish Volskwagen Passat, which is perfect for carrying two sets of golf clubs and two electric trollies out of view in the boot. However I now require something with greater ground...

Winter Tyres on a BMW X5

I have just bought a BMW X5 4.4 sport 2005, and wanted to know which winter tyres you recommend. The current tyres are 285/45/R19 at the back and 255/50/R19 at the front.

Best cars for a back-pain sufferer

My wife suffers a chronic and quite unique lower-back problem, she also drives 25,000 miles a year and finds it hard to remain out of pain for long. Her current car (Volvo S40) has great seats and she...

Buying a small 4x4 with a small engine.

What options in the way of a 4X4 with a 1600cc or less engine are there? Petrol preferably, or no DPF. Offroading will be only on the ranges at Bisley. Low tax and running cost required

What to look out for when buying an older S-Class

A reputable second hand car dealer has a Mercedes-Benz S350 on an 03-plate with 47,000 miles on the clock for sale at £5890. What should I consider? What average MPG Short and long distance? What is...

Car only has 11 months tax - is that right?

Recently I bought a pre registered car from a dealership. The car was registered on 29.9.2012 and I took delivery of it on 12.10.12. The tax disc expires on 31.8.13, which is puzzling, as one usually can...

Addison Lee or Ford Dealership

We are looking to buy a new family car for 3 children aged 5, 2 and 4 months who are all in car seats, we want to be able to fit all 3 car seats across the backseat so have narrowed it down to Ford Galaxy...

Quietest hatchback,

I want to replce my 2001 VW Passat Estate with a used model of the quietest car you have tested, preferably a hatchback, but not a Prius.

I paid a deposit for a car that isn't available - can I get it back?

I recently spotted a nearly new approved used car at a local dealer on the BMW UK website which was exactly what I was after. It was advertised as available, not as "coming soon", so I assumed it would...

Are there any known long term problems owning an Audi Q5 ?

Are there any longer term potential problem areas with the ownership of a petrol tiptronic Audi Q5? I had a Mercedes 280 for over 12 years then downsized two years ago to a C180k (which I regret as its...