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I need a comfortable car with good ground clearance and lots of space, what should I choose?

I would be grateful if you could help us in our quest for a new car. Currently we have a 2016 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso This is a great car as far as space utilisation is concerned, especially the boot...

When should I change the cam belt on my Volvo S80?

What is the cam belt change interval on a 2016 Volvo S80 2.0 diesel? My local Volvo dealer is advising to replace the cam belt at 90,000 miles, is this correct?

Can you recommend a reliable used SUV?

I currently have a 2017 Ford Kuga 1.5 petrol with 44,000 miles and a full service history. I’m looking at changing it for something with the same higher up seating position and like the look of the Audi...

What is 'w' button for on Volvo XC90?

What does the W switch at the gear stick on a 2010 Volvo XC90 do?

Can you recommend an SUV or estate car that can carry ladders?

My 2014 2.0-litre diesel auto BMW 5 Series falls foul of the clean air zone (CAZ) requirements. It's been my third 5 Series, used for my work as a surveyor. The rear seats fold to accommodate my ladders...

Should I fit all-season tyres?

I drive a 2021 Volvo XC60 II, auto, fwd. The tyres are Continental EcoContact 6. Would fitting all-season tyres make a noticeable difference ?

When should I change the cam belt on my Volvo XC60?

My 2017 Volvo D4 XC60 is almost five years old, having done 38,000 miles. My local independent garage say that the schedule for the cam belt change is either 10 years or 90,000 miles. Great advice unless...

Should I reject a car without a full service history?

I am looking to buy a 2018/2019 Volvo V90 and have noticed that a large number of models from this period have incomplete service history with the first service not being carried out until around 34,000...