Buying a new SUV - which model is best?

I am replacing my 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis with a new car, but I am having hard time picking which one. The cars on my short list are: Volvo XC60 SE LUX NAV auto, Kia Soreno KX-3 Auto, Hyundai Santa Fe...

Gearbox failure on Volvo XC90

The transfer box on my Volvo XC90 has failed after four years and 46,000 miles. The Volvo dealer has quoted £4000 to fix the car and deny any responsibility for failure of the transfer box. Unwilling to...

Why can't I fit winter tyres to my Volvo V70 all year round?

I retired in 2010 and, having driven company cars for most of my working life averaging 40,000 miles per year, I never changed to winter tyres. Having read many items in your columns, when I bought my...

What's the best SUV for £30k?

I need to replace my 2008 Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion with something bigger to carry my grandchildren and the occasional set of golf clubs. I am considering the Volkswagen Tiguan, Mazda CX-5, Suzuki SX4...

Best used car for longevity?

I always put galactic mileages on my cars and intend to keep my next Volvo for a decade or more. The only alternatives on the list are the post-2010 five-cylinder 2.0 version of the Volvo C70 and the Mercedes...

Why does Volvo only make the 3-litre T6 as a diesel variant?

I have always been a Volvo fan and own currently a top-end 2002 Volvo 2.4T V70 that needs replacing. On looking around for a V70/XC70 replacement I find, to my utter disappointment, that below the 304PS...

Why does my Volvo S80's battery keep going flat?

This is a desperate call for help. My car is a Volvo S80 auto, bought secondhand with 60,000 miles registered, five years ago. It now registers 67,000 miles. I do infrequent low mileage. It has had two...

Replacing a Subaru Outback - what should I buy?

I'm thinking of replacing my trusty 2005 Subaru Outback with an automatic 4x4 estate/SUV. I cover 10,000 miles a year and would prefer a petrol model if possible. I’m torn between the Volvo XC70, Subaru...

Can I fit smaller wheels to my Volvo XC60 to improve the ride comfort?

I find my new Volvo XC60 a very hard drive. When I was ordering it I suggested 17-inch wheels but I was assured they wouldn't make any difference so I opted for the standard 18-inch. Now, having read many...

Recommend an estate car with 4x4 for difficult terrain?

I am looking to replace my six-year old Skoda Octavia 4x4 Estate with a fairly new (1-2 years old max) family estate, still with 4x4. I need 4x4 for a difficult drive and local access road in the Lake...