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My wife and I only have the one car now we’re both in our 70s and retired but fortunately fit and active. I do between three and four thousand miles per year, mainly short local trips plus three trips...
I want to buy a used hatchback or small SUV with the emphasis on comfort but with adequate performance. The biggest item I normally carry is a bicycle - my SEAT Leon FR is OK for size but the ride is anything...
I'm looking to purchase a small/mid-sized SUV for about £20,000. We only drive about 8,000 miles per year so I'm guessing petrol but we do tow a trailer tent quite often in the summer months so it must...
I need an SUV which is safe because I've been rear ended by an SUV twice and I have spinal issues and feel unsafe. My budget is £28,000. I wanted a hybrid. My favourite is Volvo but it’s very expensive....
I had two diesel powered Mazda CX-5 automatics which were great but since switching to the petrol version I find it underpowered as it cannot maintain its speed on hills when loaded with luggage. Could...
Could you tell me which SUVs have the largest boot space, please?
I'm looking to change our 14 year old Toyota RAV4 XT5 soon. I'm wondering whether to go hybrid or stick with diesel again? I live in the countryside and need AWD in the winter, and commute 300 miles regularly...
I need a comfortable, medium-sized SUV to replace my Skoda Superb Estate Elegance 2.0, which was written off in a flood. My budget is around £15,000 but I need a car to cope with country life - ice, snow,...
Which small SUVs would you recommend for under £10,000? My average annual mileage is less than 5,000 miles.
My step daughter is currently driving a four-door petrol MINI from 2015. She has been very happy with it but now wants something with more passenger space and more boot space but not too big. As she lives...