Need a spacious family car for £13k - any suggestions?

I need a new(ish) family car. We have three kids (aged 13, 10 and 4) and the car must be economical, with lots of room in the back and decent ground clearance. My budget is around £13,000 and I don't want...

Which car is best for towing a horse box?

We are looking for a vehicle to tow a horse trailer over long distances to riding events. Parking at these events usually involves driving through muddy fields so four-wheel drive is a must. Our 2003...

Large 4x4 for high mileage - suggestions?

I drive 35k miles per year (90% motorway), looking for a large 4x4 (Land Cruiser, Discovery, Grand Cherokee, etc.). This would be a car I would keep for up to 10 years. I have two options: 1. With a £25k...

Which second hand family 4x4?

I'm being sent to northern Italy for 2 years for work, so my family of 4 with 2 children under 3 and a dog need something larger than the Audi A3 we are currently squeezing into, that can get up and down...

Buying a large 4x4 for £15,000

We live in a rural area and we are looking to buy a large 4x4 for use as a family car. I need a good sized boot for prams and luggage on holidays. I also will use it for work and long distance journeys...

Large 4x4 best fuel tank range

Commute a round trip of 200 miles per day on a free flowing motorway. Need a large 4x4 with a big fuel tank range. Have £15k to 18k to spend. What is recommended?

Which SUV is best for towing a caravan?

My 2003 BMW X5 gearbox has failed at 103,000 miles. I am looking for a replacement and new SUV to tow my 1900KG twin axle caravan on European tours. Ideally, the new vehicle will provide long term reliability. The...

Should a manufacturer's warranty cover a faulty USB socket?

I took my 12 month old Kia Sorrento back to the garage for my 12 month service. AS well as the service, the dealer was going to fix the cigarette lighter, phone charger, USB and accessory plug which had...

Found a cheap car, but its owner is in the USA

I've seen a KIA Sorento for sale. The car looks to be in great condition, with 64,000 miles on the clock for just £6000. However, there'a catch, the owner is in the USA. The sale is being dealt with by...

Need a comfortable car for towing

I am looking to replace my Audi A6 Avant diesel as I want to upgrade my racing car trailer, which would have a weight of 2000 to 2200kg when fully loaded. This is outside the towing capacity of the A6. I...