Is there a smaller SUV which is suitable for city use?

My husband bought possibly the ugliest car on the road - a Jeep Patriot. From October to February he drives a regular round trip of 150 miles each Saturday and may possibly experience a little snow now...

What car do you recommend for use in hilly terrain?

I am a 57-year old female and I need to change the family car in the very near future. At present I drive a 56-reg Nissan Micra C+C, which I like driving and I have enjoyed having a convertible. The new...

Which 4WD SUV to replace my Freelander?

Against my better judgement I have owned two Land Rover 1.8 petrol Freelanders and, as predicted, both have been unreliable with many problems over the years. Despite that I still like the car. It is the...

Which 4x4 SUV performs well in winter conditions?

We have a 2004 Audi A4 Avant Sport 1.9TDi 130PS with 55,000 miles on the clock which we were thinking of replacing with a 4x4, as we live in a semi-rural area and the Audi has struggled in the ice and...

Buying my first UK car

I am looking to buy my first car in the UK (Northern Ireland), I would prefer to buy second hand and can spend around £5000. I work as a vet so will be driving long distances and need to carry a reasonable...

Replacing a Suzuki Jimny

I have had Suzuki Jimnys for 10 years and this suits me but not a comfortable ride for a passenger (although I don't often take one) and, as write ups say, it is not the best! Wish to stay with a 4wd...

Problems with my SX4 in snow

I have a new 4WD Suzuki SX4. My first attempt to use it in the snow and it failed to get up my drive with a shallow gradient (about 7 degrees) in 4 inches of fresh uncompacted snow. 4WD was locked...

Which small 4x4 is up to the job?

Now on the third front left tyre completely shredded,in one year! Problem is the narrow back roads in Lincolnshire with badly corrugated edges of the tarmac, high grass verges and no areas for easy pull...

Don’t get out enough

We live in a small village and for the last two winters have struggled to get out. I am now thinking of replacing my BMW 1 Series, with an AWD car. I would like to purchase the X3, but the wait is close...

Can you recommend a short wheelbase car with good ground clearance?

I currently drive a 2005 Toyota Avensis which I now find is too large. I am looking for a shorter wheelbase car which also stands higher off the ground because I need to be able to get in and out more...