Can I use winter tyres on my Audi RS4 in the French Alps?

I am driving to the French Alps this winter and am visiting several ski resorts. I have a 2007 Audi RS4 and am concerned about icy/snowy roads. It is my understanding that all cars must carry snow chains...

Which 4x4 for less than £5000?

I am after a proper used 4x4 for less than £5000 that will be worth its while in all weathers (I have an X5 which was rubbish in the snow last year) and will be a general good load-lugger (bikes in the...

Which secondhand car for use in the Scottish winter?

I am looking to spend up to £15,000 on a secondhand car for my wife, who only will do 4000 miles per year so I'm looking at one or two year-old car. I would like either front wheel drive or 4X4, as we're...

Which 4x4 should my father buy for use in snow?

My father struggled through the Northumbrian winter last year, getting his car through the snow. He has decided that a 4x4 is a must. He's got up to £15,000 to spend, would like something not much older...

Which tyres can I fit to my Range Rover TDV8 Vogue for offroad use?

I have a 2008 Range Rover TDV8 Vogue. Which tyres can I fit that are suitable for offroad use in mud and snow, whilst at shoot meets?

Should I fit winter tyres or Autosocks to my Skoda Roomster in winter?

I live in North Yorkshire, surrounded by hills, and I am planning ahead before the winter. I have a Skoda Roomster and I am considering fitting winter tyres or Autosocks. Which do you consider to be the...

Should I get rid of my 2002 BMW 320d and replace it with something newer?

I am dithering about whether to replace my 2002 BMW 320d Touring, which I have had from new, has 110,000 on the clock and has given me little trouble. It still returns 54mpg. Do you think it is sensible...

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,...

Does my husband - a rural GP in Cornwall - need 4x4 in the winter, or will winter tyres suffice?

We live in Cornwall, not the Alps, and although we did have some of the white stuff this year we managed, as we had a very nice Land Rover Discovery. Sadly it had to go as it was too costly to run, and...

I need a new car capable of driving in snow, with a good safety rating.

I'm looking for a new car. I live in the country and whilst my current mileage is around 1000 miles per month I'm expecting it to drop to around 500 per month when I move house in a few weeks, and will...