Spongy brake pedal

The brake pedal on my Toyota Landcruiser, 3.0-litre diesel automatic goes down nearly to the floor when driving, although it does stop the vehicle. I have bled the system to no avail; however, when stationary...

Does Shell V-Power give better diesel fuel economy than BP Ultimate?

I have usually used only BP Ultimate diesel in my Land Cruiser, but I have recently tried the Shell V-Power diesel. I am not totally sure but I appear to be getting a couple of miles per gallon extra with...

Which 4x4 is most suitable for towing two horses in a trailer?

Which 4x4 would be the best for me? I need to be able to tow two horses in a trailer and would like a reliable, economical car that will be able to tow regularly and not burn out, costing me lots of money....

Cruiser control

I have purchased a Toyota LandCruiser LC 3.0 diesel automatic for towing our caravan. It was registered in November 2008. I am getting quite reasonable fuel economy given the large engine and vehicle (23-24mpg...

Will Toyota contribute to repairing my 2009 Land Cruiser's failed clutch and dual mass flywheel?

I have a 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser LC5 3.0 diesel manual D4D with 29,000 miles. This week it suffered what appears to be clutch failure. I recovered the car to my local independent garage (the nearest Toyata...

What would be a suitable manual seven-seat vehicle for use in remote areas of Uganda?

I am a trustee of a small UK charity working to improve primary education in Uganda. We are trying to find a suitable secondhand vehicle for use in our charity's work in a rural area of Uganda. One possibility...

Cat nappers about

I have a friend who owns a 2008 registered Toyota Landcruiser that he keeps in the car park of a block of flats locally with the alarm set. He recently drove it one morning and noticed a strange noise...

Which 4x4 offers low running costs, good reliability and can tow 2500kg?

I am looking to buy an older 4x4 for towing horses. I have owned a number and understand the pitfalls, however cannot seem to find one that is cheapish to run, reliable and can tow 2500kg. Any suggestions?

How can cash deposits safely be made with a bank following the sale of an expensive vehicle?

I read with interest your answer to a gentlemen who had advertised his car via Amazon. It was surprising to read that the bank drafts and cheques were not 100 per cent reliable in securing your money even...