What's the best small 4x4 for £16k?

I am planning to replace my Volvo XC90 for a slightly smaller 4x4 with decent economy. My budget is £16,000 and I have been looking at the MINI Countryman, Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V I like all three,...

Should I swap my C3 for a CR-V?

We've got a 2012 Citroen C3, owned from new, currently on 46,000 miles and out of warranty in two months. We're expecting two children soon and so considering a bigger vehicle to fit them, child seats...

Which 4x4 is suitable for low annual mileage?

Which petrol / diesel 4x4 for low annual mileage? My future requirement is for a mid sized SUV with 4X4 capabilities (possibly 2 wheel if it has known bad weather capabilities, traction control etc) immediate...

Buying an SUV - is a new Tiguan on the way?

I am considering buying a new VW Tiguan. In today's column you said a new model is imminent. The local dealer says VW have announced the end of 2016. Is this correct? If not could you suggest a similar...

Will the X-Trail get the Renault 1.6 DCI engine?

A while back you mentioned that Renault had just introduced a twin turbo version of the 1.6 dci engine - producing 160PS. You thought that it might find its way into the Nissan Qashqai and X-Trail. I'm...

Vegan car buyer - can you get luxury without leather?

I've been driving a lovely old Rover 827 and had thought to replace it with a 4x4 due to weekly slightly rutted track usage. However I am not impressed with the boot space (too much height, flat space...

Do you guys review small SUVs?

I wonder why you do not have any reviews on small SUVs? I want a small SUV due moving to Tenerife and there the parking places are very small. So what advice you would give me? Mercedes-Benz GLK is very...

Buying a new A5 - petrol or diesel?

I'm going to buy a new Audi Q5 S-Line Plus with a manual gearbox. The 2.0T FSI(225) and 2.0 TDI (177) engines have virtually identical list prices. I do 13-15,000 miles a year and will keep the car for...

Need a used 4x4 for £7000 - what do you recommend?

Due to the present political climate I may be forced off the Motability Scheme and will need to purchase a vehicle. Due to financial restraints it will be a second hand vehicle, but I don’t know what to...

Can you recommend a small crossover?

I am looking to buy a small crossover. A Renault Captur looks the best bet, but I can't decide between petrol or diesel. Q1. On the basis of likely future legislation would a petrol be best? Q2. Is the...