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In your opinion, between SEAT Leon X-Perience and SEAT Ateca (both 4WD), which one has a more composed ride?
What is the difference between Audi quattro and BMW xDrive? Which performs better in bad weather situations and which has a more dynamic drive?
I do a bit of shooting and would like to buy a cheap 4x4 to enable me to carry my kit into fields and woods. This could involve a mile or more up tracks with ruts and deep mud so I want something capable....
I've owned a Honda CR-V 2.2 EX for 4 years now and it's been great. I'd like to replace it with something the same size, certainly no smaller, but with a better quality, more upmarket interior. I like...
I'm thinking of changing my Mercedes C 220 CDI for a newer model. Is 4Matic drive worth the extra?
Having had Honda cars for a number of years I now find I need a small AWD and am bitterly disappointed that the UK HR-V will not be one. The only one I find that fits my remit is the Suzuki Vitara. Will...
I have Just purchased a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 diesel (as i couldn't find a 2.2 Mitsubishi engined one in my area) I am assuming that it has a timing belt and not chain? Additionally - my vehicle...
I live in Kenya and want to buy a cheap car with 4 wheel drive. I wanted ask whats the difference between limited Slip differential and all wheel drive?
I have test driven a Land Rover Discovery Sport, Audi Q5 and Volkswagen Touareg. Of these cars and can't decide which to go for if any. Could you advise? I don't want to drive off road but do live in...
We live in a rural location and occasionally have to contend with snow. Would you recommend the xDrive version of the BMW 320d Touring, or are winter tyres good enough with the standard 320d?