Which family car is appropriate for rural use?

My daughter, her husband and two children have recently moved from Glasgow to the Highlands. Their old runabout, which was fine for a city with public transport, is now a source of constant worry. What...

Park mode versus handbrake on a steep slope

Home is on a hill and the garage drive also has a significant uphill slope, so both cars are frequently parked on a hill. We normally use 'Park' on the automatic box and not handbrake. Is this likely...

Which 4x4 SUV and small runaround for a tall driver?

We have recently retired, aged 62 and 55. We intend to dispose of our eight-year-old Jaguar S-Type (62,000 miles, average condition) and Ford Focus Ghia 2-litre (34,000 miles, good condition) and replace...

Which wheels and tyres for a Honda CR-V?

I recently bought a 2007 Honda CR-V EX 2.2iCDTi which currently has Honda ‘ONYX’ 19-inch alloy wheels fitted with SP Sport MAXX 245/45R 19 98Y low profile tyres. I would like to change these for a more...

Antara or CR-V?

I have a choice between a brand new Vauxhall Antara, 2.2 CDTi 2wd version at £4000 off list or a 2009 Honda CRV 2.2 CTDI, with 21000 miles and all the usual toys, at the same price. What would you recommend...

Tyres for my Honda CR-V

Which would be the best all round tyre for my CR-V in terms of noise, grip, wear, and price please?

A diesel 4x4 for a GP

I am a GP in West Yorkshire and have to drive 24-30 miles a day through all weathers. I have been very happy with my old Subaru Forrester (1997) - which I fitted with all terrain tyres - apart from the...

People carrier vs 4x4 in the Highlands?

We are a young family with two kids who have recently moved to the Highlands of Scotland. We have a budget of around 8-10k for a second hand car. We need it to be reliable and economical in terms of...

Does the CR-V have a DPF?

I'm considering buying a large car possibly a 2007 / 2008 new shape Honda CRV i-CTDI. One company owned from auction with 100k+ on clock. I am concerned about DPF on new diesel cars, though, as I do...

Changing from a CR-V

I have 2010 Honda CR-V auto and would like to change to something similar but with 6/7 seats. I am retired and tow a caravan MTPLM 1500kg.