Looking for a new 4x4

I currently own a 2005 Nissan X-Trail 2.2 dCi Sport, which I have run from new and covered 215,000 miles. I have been very pleased with how it has performed and want to replace it with something similar. I...

Mercedes-Benz ML or Jeep Grand Cherokee?

I was about to replace my Mercedes-Benz ML with the new model when I became aware of the similar (almost identical body, different mechanics) Jeep Grand Cherokee at about two thirds the price. I have...

Do vehicles with higher seating positions cause back problems?

We have a Kia Soul - not a 4x4 of course - but it has been suggested that higher-off-the-ground vehicles such as 4x4s and Soul/Jimny type non-4x4s result in back problems as a result of having to 'climb...

Is a 2004 Range Rover worth having?

I am looking to buy a 04 plate Range Rover TD6 Vogue 2.9L with 73k miles on the clock. AA inspection (which was excellent service) gave generally v good results for a car of this age. I am interested...

Winter draws on - the right car needed

We live at the top of a country lane which is above the winter snow line and so are looking for a capable 4x4, but one which is not too big (but big enough for the two dogs). Subaru are selling a number...

I need a 4x4 for muddy wet woodland use

I need to buy a 4x4 for use in a small woodland and driving back and forth to the woodland a distance of about 5 miles. My obvious thought was a Land Rover Defender but I wonder if you could suggest something...

Looking for a 4x4

I own a Vauxhall Vivaro van for business use and an ageing BMW 323ci for private use. During the winter I have trouble getting about in snowy or icy conditions so I'm therefore looking to trade in the...

Looking for a used 4x4 for £3000

I'm looking for a used 4x4 for less than £3000 - can you help please? It just needs to be reliable, perhaps with low-maintance costs. If economical (as much as a 4x4 several years old can be) then an added...

Pick-up advice

We are going to buy our son a 4X4 double cab pick-up to use in Zimbabwe. After some research we are considering a Nissan Navara 2.5dci auto and would appreciate your advice as to whether this is a good...

Even Range Rover Sports 4x4s are fallible in fresh snow.

Here is a salutary tale on winter driving. I recover cars for a Jaguar Land Rover repair contractor and was called to Gaydon to collect a JLR company Range Rover Sport diesel. A new car, it is allocated...