Sharper Focus

I have seen a pre- registered 59 plate Ford Kuga 2.0TDCI 2WD (34 miles on the clock) it has the convenience pack and appearance pack plus a Sony DAB radio. The franchised Ford dealer is asking £17,995....

Running Quashds

I am very keen on Nissan Qashqais. However, having originally wanted to change away from 4x4 the recent snow has suggested otherwise. What is the most economical 4x4 (to run), preferably automatic and...

2 into 4

I am thinking of trading in a 57 Mondeo (10k miles) for a smaller 4x4 with good reliability and good performance and road holding. Suggestions would be welcome.

Peak performance

I am a GP, mountain rescue doctor and am about to do blue light training to respond as a volunteer for the local ambulance service. I need something that covers all three bases, i.e. very fast, suitable...

Subacars

I am looking at Subarus again and due to the credit crunch my budget is limited. I have a choice of a two Legacy Outbacks: a 2002 with 101,000 miles for £4,000, or a 2003 with 40,000 miles for £5,450....

All white on the night

My wife found last year’s snow particularly challenging for her much-loved Honda Jazz CVT. She would appreciate your advice regarding a small automatic 4x4.

Sixties cars

We are both retired and in our sixties. My present car is a 2003 reg Toyota RAV-4 (3 door) with only 35,000 miles on the clock (less than 5,000 miles a year). I have always been delighted with the car...

Butch craft

What I want is a car that looks like a Honda CR-V - chunky with high seating - but is not 4x4. Is there such a thing? Also, I hear on the radio today that Carcraft is offering a £2,000 scrappage deal against...

Slippery slope

We are shortly hoping to move to the country. I am thinking of changing my Skoda Octavia Estate TDI for the 4x4 version. The new house is a bit off the main road but not that you would need a Land Rover...

Costa blanker

I currently own a four-year-old SEAT Altea Stylance 1.9 TDi and am considering a change. I have been very pleased with the car apart from one on going problem that my garage has failed to correct. It is...