Can you recommend a small 4x4 for use on snow-covered roads?

I live on a hill and my drive is very steep. I did have a BMW X3 which was great in the snow but I foolishly sold it last year for a BMW 1 Series thinking I did not need such a big car. With the big freeze,...

Armied and dangerous?

As summer seems to have now departed my thoughts turn to winter and more of that white stuff that had us hemmed up our road for 4 days. I rather like the idea of an Ex Military Landrover 90 Softtop as...

Is there a product that can protect spare wheels, like that on my Discovery 4, from theft?

The spare wheel of my Discovery 4 was stolen recently. I'm not sure exactly when because I had not regularly checked that it was still there. The cost of a replacement wheel and tyre together with a new...

Freelander or Discovery - towing ability.

We need to replace our old Discovery (terminal MOT failure). Looking at Land Rover's spec's, both diesels are capable of pulling 2000Kg, however my wife feels that even occasionally pulling such a load...

A new car for touring

I want a comfortable, well appointed, easy driving car with good cargo capacity and weight/torque ratio, towing and soft off-road capable. Please rate my short list and any I may have missed. Freelander...

Replacement 4x4

I have a BMW 520D (2009) which averages 54mpg at 70 mph+. However I am looking to replace it, ideally with a 4x4. Budget up to £25k, either new or up to 6 months Old. Looking for good consumption and...

Freelander 2 gearbox failure

I had a Freelander 2 internal gearbox failure at 55k. Car bought from main dealer as pre-owned vehicle and serviced at main dealer according to service interval. I was informed that I do not meet their...

Buying an old Land Rover

I'm considering buying an old Land Rover Defender 90 to use on my small holding, occasional school runs with three kids and short trips to the beach with the dogs etc. Is there anything I should be wary...

Whistling turbo

My wife's Freelander is nearly 3-years-old and we have recently noticed a whistling noise which our local Land Rover dealer has diagnosed as a bearing in the turbo. Land Rover have refused to repair...

Diesel additives

Today's diesel fuel is low sulphur - an EU requirement for polution control - but sulphur helps lubricate the fuel system. I have been told that by adding 2 stroke oil (1 to 200) to each tank of fuel this...