Does my Hyundai Santa Fe automatically disengage the ESP when engaging four-wheel drive?

I believe I have to disengage my Hyundai Santa Fe's ESP if I decide to use locked four-wheel drive. Does this mean that if the car decides to engage four-wheel drive itself, it automatically disengages...

Which four-wheel drive hatchback/estate for a 120-mile commute?

Which four-wheel drive diesel hatchback or estate which returns 50+mpg and is suitable for a 120-mile round commute across northern hills would you recommend? I've seen the Audi A3 Sportback quattro, or...

Audi A5 coupe quattro or BMW 330 xDrive?

I'm in the process of choosing my new car. I definitely want a four-wheel drive because I like to drive to the mountains in wintertime. My primary concern is great handling of the car for fast cornering....

Would you pick the the BMW X1 or Mercedes-Benz C250 CGI?

Which one do you recommend? The BMW X1 or Mercedes-Benz C250 CGI?

Have you heard of an anti-skid system issue with the Volvo XC70?

While driving in Greece recently, my 2005, 45,000-mile Volvo XC70 2.4 D5 flashed up 'Anti Skid Service Required'. On reaching home 1500 miles later, with no apparent problems apart from having this message...

Can you recommend a small automatic 4x4?

I am looking for a secondhand small 4x4 for my mother. It needs to be able to house two smallish dogs in the boot. She does about 6000 miles a year and would rather have an automatic diesel, although that's...

What's causing my Honda CR-V to judder at 60mph?

My 2.2 Honda CR-V CDI is five and a half years old and has done 87,000 miles. It has developed an alarming judder at around 60mph which disappears at about 65mph. I thought it might be wheel balance, so...

Which coupe has good rear legroom and all-weather ability?

I'm trying to decide on a one or two-year-old coupe that I can use to drive long distance, especially to ski resorts in Europe, so 4wd would be an advantage. The Audi A5 3.0 Quattro coupe seems ideal,...

Should I buy the BMW X1 or Land Rover Freelander II?

I am interested in buying either a new or nearly new BMW X1 1.8 diesel or Land Rover Freelander 2 2.2 diesel. I am looking for a 4-wheel drive, 5-door car. Which one do you think would be better value...

Must I replace all four of my Subaru Forester's tyres at once?

I have a 2005 Subaru Forester 25 XTEn auto with SVDC. Do I need to change all four tyres at once to prevent damage to the transmission/4-wheel drive? I can see nothing in the hand book, but this does seem...