Which SUV for towing a 650-kilo dinghy?

I currently drive a 2009 Skoda Roomster 1.4 turbo diesel, which is fine for towing my small dinghy. However, I am considering buying a bigger boat and will need a vehicle that can comfortably tow 650 kilos....

Nissan X-Trail fuel problem - any ideas?

When stood at idle after about a minute I believe it goes into get you home mode or just has no power, once I turn engine of and start it back up it runs fine!

Which diesel SUV for short school runs and easy loading of a wheelchair?

Our trusty 2004 Nissan X-Trail, at 160,000 miles, worries me and may need replacing. Whilst the engine is still sweet, there is a fuel judder at 1800rpm again. Last year we replaced the EGR, camshaft and...

X-trail cuts out when hot and won't restart untill totally cold

We have a 2002 2.5-litre petrol Nissan X-Trail. The first sign of an issue was the 'check engine light' coming on every now and then. The problem has now escalated to starting fine first thing; running...

Which tyres should I fit to my Nissan X-Trail?

My 2004 Nissan X-Trail 2.2 dCi Sport has run on Dunlop GT20 Grandtrek tyres for 125,000 miles since new; mostly on-road, but also off-road at times. I normally achieve 40-45,000 miles and it is now time...

Engine cutting power when driving

The car suddenly has no power but the engine does not stop. I have to pull over quickly turn the engine off and then wait about 10 seconds. When I restart the engine the accelerator revs as normal. Sometimes...

Remote fob repair/reprogramme - can you help?

Would you know where I can get a remote fob for this vehicle reprogrammed (apart from a main dealer)? Live in 'remote' mid Wales so mobile services may not be appropriate.

Best 4x4 for £5000

I have about £5000 to spend on a diesel 4x4. I am looking at Landrover Freelanders and Nissan X trails. Which would be best and are there any others I should consider?

What small auto?

Three years ago you advised an automatic X-Trail. I have loved it. I recently retired and now need an automatic supermini with good mpg and low tax. What's your advice?

Diesel cars - expensive problems due?

We have a 2005 Nissan X-Trail DCi Sport which has done 90,000 miles (we've had it since it was under a year old). After having a new turbo and intercooler under warranty after 2 years, it has been very...