Which diesel SUV for motorway use offers good passenger comfort?

I have driven a SEAT Leon Cupra 1.8 20VT for the last 10 years. I can hardly fault it, but it's time to change cars because the SEAT is getting old, and also my wife finds any long journey in my car a...

New company car - Volvo XC70 or Subaru Outback?

I am just about to get a new company car and have been given two choices: Volvo XC70 or Subaru Outback - both 4x4. I prefer the Subaru personally (mainly due to looks and no "old man" image). For my job...

Land Cruiser 4WD selector problems

I recently took a second-hand 2011 Land Cruiser for a test drive, and it would not disengage from low 4WD. When I told my mechanic about it, he was not surprised and said it was a common problem. Apparently...

Can you recommend a small 4x4 vehicle for use in snow?

My wife and I have recently moved house and need to consider whether or not to exchange our MX-5 for a small 4x4. We now live on an unadopted road and will be well within the snow line if future winters...

I need an all-wheel drive car for work as a GP

I am a GP and I work in the Chiltern area, around Goring and Woodco. We get snow that affects everyone getting around about 3 days a year however when it does snow we've got a large practice area to cover...

Can you recommend a cheap 4x4 for snow driving?

I want to buy an older 4x4 to drive in the snow. I’m considering the Vauxhall Frontera and the Suzuki Grand Vitara. Which would you buy?

What's the best all-weather tyres for the Ford Kuga?

My Ford Kuga has factory fitted Continental Premium Contact tyres - 235/50 R 18. I now need to replace the two rear tyres and have had conflicting advice regarding winter tyres. Do I have to buy a full...

Buying a used 4x4 for £15k - which model is best?

I am looking for a second hand 4x4 for about £15,000 as I spend a few months each year in the Alpes for skiing. I am considering the Nissan X-Trail or Hyundai Santa Fe. Both seem reasonable 4x4s, but I...

Fire risk - oil dripping on exhaust manifold

My 1997 Land Rover Discovery TDI has 360,000 miles on the clock and the engine throws out quite a lot of oil. My local mechanic says the oil is falling on the exhaust manifold so there is a fire risk....

Which Fiat Panda should I get?

I need to get a more practical vehicle since my husband now needs to use a walking frame / wheelchair. At moment I only have a 2009 Aston Martin Vantage (which I want to keep, so both cars must fit into...