Contradictory requirement

Could you please let me know what you think are the top three automatic 4x4s based on the lowest petrol or diesel consumption.

Waits and measures

I would welcome your advice on which 4x4 to choose. I intend to purchase new and keep the car for 10 years during which time I estimate I will drive 150,000 miles. I want a diesel engine and automatic...

Iced dream

I want to buy a new or nearly new 4x4 estate/SUV. Not to go off road but to use on skiing trips and the like. I need a good sized boot for largish dog cage and luggage and have identified the KIA Sportage,...

Buckingham pally

My friends in County Durham are hoping to move down to Buckinghamshire, where they will no longer need the 4WD of their Nissan X-Trail, which is not economical to run, either. The husband is a tall man...

CXs and 7s

Your comment "It's a bright spot on the horizon when the other half announces you've got one in the net, your two-seater has to go and she fancies one of those 4x4 thingummys. She can have her 4x4 and...

Recycled RAV

What advise would you give to my parents who are replacing their 02 RAV-4? Following an accident their RAV-4 is unfortunately a write off. Mum loved the car, the higher ride, comfort, everything. Only...

Automatic towster

I have owned a Honda CRV diesel since Mar 2007, the latest model. I think that it is the best car that I've owned over the last 50 years. I have decided to change it soon and would like an automatic. I...

Camshafts in the wind

I really like the idea of gear train driven camshafts instead of belts or chains, since it obviously makes the engines virtually bomb-proof - a pity more manufacturers don't go down this route, although...

Horse plower

I am a horse vet. I do between 25k and 30k miles a year. I need a car that is reliable, economical and has a large boot space. 4 wheel drive is an advantage as I need to travel in all weather conditions...

Roughage with the smooth

I am moving to a country that has uneven road surfaces and potholes. Which vehicle would you suggest that I should take.