What is the best small four-wheel drive SUV?

Can you please tell me the best automatic small 4-wheel drive SUV please? My budget is £15,000.

Is there a no-nonsense SUV with genuine 4x4 ability?

I'm looking for a robust, no-nonsense SUV. I don't need loads of gizmos, just a good solid motor for me and my dogs. A working vehicle, that's comfortable on a journey and economical. Is there such a vehicle?

What's a good petrol estate or SUV that can cope in snow?

I'm looking for a good quality 2.0-litre petrol 4WD SUV / estate car, preferably two or three years old. We live in a lane which most years gets snowed in for a few days so it must actually perform in...

What 4x4 should I buy?

I am looking to buy a used car, ideally only about three years old. I want 4x4 option, sits high on the road, petrol/hybrid with leg room in the back for growing teenagers when front seats are pushed back....

Can I mix different tyre brands front and back on a 4x4?

I have a 2011 BMW X1 xDrive on run flats. I don’t mind the harsh ride but they are Pirelli P7 and seem to lack grip in winter. It has 255/40 R18 95V on the back and 225/45 R18 91V front. I expect to need...

Would a two wheel drive car fitted with winter tyres cope as well as a 4x4 with winter tyres?

I am having to change my 2008 Nissan X-Trail and want to buy a more environmentally friendly car. However, I live in an upland area of Wales where we get high snowfall in winter in the hills. Would a two...

What's the best used 4x4 for up to £17,000?

I'm after a small 4x4 that I can drive in fields with good ground clearance, an automatic and also sat nav. My budget is between £12-17,000. I've not liked the Kia Sportage, Honda CR-V or Audi Q3. I drive...

What smaller 4x4 would suit me?

I currently drive a 2012 Mitsubishi L200 but want something a bit more economical and a bit smaller but with four-wheel drive, as I stay out in the country. I currently do 12,000 miles a year. What vehicle...

What's the best 4x4 van?

What's the best 4x4 van?

I read that engine oil is contaminated by the DPF in 4x4s - is this the case with all diesel cars?

I read in a recent 4x4 review that the engine oil is quickly contaminated by the DPF. Is this the case on all diesel engines with a DPF, and can it affect the life of the engine?