Is there a new small SUV with selectable 4WD and a low ratio option?

Since the mid-1970s we've driven a succession of gutsy Suzuki SUVs including the original SJ410. They had manually-selectable 4WD with a low-ratio option and free-wheeling front hubs. Our current permanent...

I need help narrowing down my options for a car purchase?

I'm looking for a 4WD car to tow two large horses, so towing capacity must not be less than 2.5 tonnes. I travel some 12,500 miles per year, most of it towing and usually reasonable distances (100 miles...

I need a large 4x4 but only do short journeys - would a pick-up be suitable?

I need a large 4x4 vehicle (we live on a farm), that will be used mostly for short journeys, that I can throw my gardening kit in - I'm a self employed gardener - and we can use to go to the tip, as well...

What is your opinion on importing cars from overseas auctions?

I am considering buying a used Toyota Landcruiser from a UK company that buys at auction in Japan and then imports the car into the UK. Several UK companies are active in this market, they manage the import...

Missing part of service history - will it devalue my car?

I have just bought a 3 year old Toyota Land Cruiser and on inspection I noticed the service book was missing. The sales department advised they had ordered a replacement and had sent it away to have it...

Should I buy a Toyota Land Cruiser?

I am thinking of buying a Toyota Land Cruiser. I do approx 11,000 miles per year, mostly short journeys but with a couple of 100+ mile round trips a month and a 500-1000 mile round trip every three months...

Four-wheel drive selector problems with Land Cruiser

I recently test-drove several second-hand Toyota Land Cruisers, none more than a few years old. All had some problems with the (electronic) four-wheel drive selector: on turning the switch, 4WD either...

Land Cruiser 4WD selector problems

I recently took a second-hand 2011 Land Cruiser for a test drive, and it would not disengage from low 4WD. When I told my mechanic about it, he was not surprised and said it was a common problem. Apparently...

Buying a Land Cruiser - how much should I pay?

The Toyota dealer has offered me a new 2012 Toyota Prado - with a small discount. What are the dangers of buying a 'new' car that has been sitting out in the sun, unused, for a year? ( I live in the Middle...

What is causing repeated turbo failures on our Land Cruiser?

I wonder if you can give us some advice. Our Land Cruiser has done 90,000 miles with no problems whatsoever until the engine suddenly died while overtaking a lorry up a hill on the A46. It had to be put...