Winter tyres for an SX4

I have a Suzuki SX4 4Grip. Are a set of winter tyres worth the money (£400-£500) and if so which should I fit?

New 4x4s?

We have an old Suzuki Vitara for local and off-road use (which it does lots of) and we've been really pleased with it. We need another car for some commuting and longer runs but we live at the end of...

Buying a family car

Our Nissan X-Trail (02) may be on the way out. We have 2 children and a dog and live in the Brecon Beacons. We need a good reliable car that does more mpg than our current X-Trail Sport. We need something...

Buying New Smaller car

My current car is a Subaru Legacy 2.0Ds, replacing a previous 2.5i Leagacy Tourer. I find current Legacy very boring & not as exciting as previous in enjoyment, looks & ownership experience. I'm looking...

High riding, economical car

Please could you advise me of any cars out there that have a higher than average ride height, are economical, and have a decent track record. I have about £7500. A recommendation would also be helpful.

Good cheap used car for rough roads

I own a Mercedes ML 2004 and I want something smaller, preferably an estate or hatch back as I have 2 small dogs. I live down an unmade road with 2 cattle grids, so something with a bit more ground clearance...

Robust, spacious cars

I have just sold my VW California and am looking to buy a roomy, comfortable car, but I live on an unmade road. The roads here on the Isle of Wight have got to be seen to be believed so it needs to have...

Motorway mileage muncher

I have a quandry. I live 1 mile down a rutted farm track. I commute 250 (motorway) miles to work each week but the 10 miles at each end of the journey are on rough windy country lanes. I have long legs...

Can you recommend a car suitable for rural roads in ice and snow, perhaps with switchable 4wd/2wd?

I live in a hilly rural area with local access being a problem in icy/snow conditions. I also have to travel to rural schools as part of my job. I want to change my car but don't want a big fuel guzzling...

2WD with good ground clearance

Please help, I live up a very rough farm track and don't really want the expense of fixing a 4x4. Can you tell me about any cars that have really good ground clearance that are economical to run? I also...