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My Nissan Qashqai diesel CVT will soon be three years old. While I love the comfortable driving position and safety kit, I no longer need such a large car. Can you tell me what I should replace it with?...
I'm thing of getting a used SUV. I have £12,000 to spend and was something that's comfortable, reliable and economical. I do 12,000 miles a year. What should I buy?
My question relates to my Volvo XC60 AWD but I believe relates to most 4x4 vehicles. If I get an unrepairable puncture on one tyre, do I need to replace all four at the same time? I have read about transfer...
We have been looking for a family car and decided on an SUV. We have narrowed our options to: Audi Q3 2.0 TFSI Quattro, ~71000 miles, registered in 2012 Mazda CX-5 2.0 Sport 4WD, ~70000 miles, registered...
My Audi Q7 has 20-inch wheels and 285/45 R20 tyres as an optional extra. Is it possible to change back to the standard 19-inch wheels with 255/55 R19 tyres without needing any expensive factory re-programming...
I am about to trade in my car for a 2013 Qashqai 1.6 diesel. I have heard that the Qashqai shares many components from the Renault stores bin, is this correct? Having owned two modern French cars in the...
I am looking to purchase a new compact mid-size SUV-petrol automatic car. My budget up to £25k. The new Suzuki SX4 S-cross looks good value but can you suggest any others you consider worth looking at?
I'm thinking of buying a Dacia Duster or a Soda Yeti. I do about 7000 miles a year and would like an economical car with low road tax and a reasonable consumption.I am budgeting about £14,000. Can you...
The tyres on my Volkswagen Touareg have worn dramatically (4mm in two and a half months). My brake discs and pads also need replacing. Would one be a cause of the other?
Having ordered a new Renault Captur Signature I discovered that this model comes with mud and snow tyres that reduce mpg and are noisy. When I queried this with the Renault dealer he offered on delivery...