Buying a 4x4 for the school run - diesel or petrol?

We are looking to buy a 4x4 for our two mile school run. We are keen on a BMW X3, but have heard that short trips are not good for diesels due to the DPF blocking. Is two miles too short a journey for...

Recommend an SUV for local use in the Alps and for occasional long journeys?

My daughter lives permanently in a high ski resort in the French Alps (Val d'Isere) and needs a four wheel drive (obviously with winter tyres as well) for use by her and husband and three young children...

Can you recommend a 4x4 for carrying items to mainland Europe?

We require a 4x4 (either permanent or selectable) to carry household and other items to and from mainland Europe. New or secondhand. Our mileage is around 15,000 per annum, mainly longer journeys, and...

Can I remove the DPF from my BMW X3?

I have recently replaced the DPF on my BMW X3, due to the car having a lack of power above 3000rpm. I assumed that the new DPF would fix things however two weeks later I have the same issue. If I remove...

I'm a tall driver - which car do you recommend for comfort and ease of access?

I have the same problem as JM. I am tall with long legs and dodgy knees, but I don't have his budget restriction of £10,000. Would that alter your recommendation of a Mondeo or Skoda Superb?

Can I claim from my local council for tyre damage caused by traffic chicanes?

Your column ran an article in year 2000 regarding the chicanes on Copse Hill, Wimbledon, which were installed in early 1998 but by the summer of 1998 they were held to have been responsible for about 100...

Replacing an ix35 with an auto SUV?

I need to reluctantly change my 60 plate manual Hyundai ix35 to an automatic. My budget is £15,000 plus the part-ex value on the Hyundai. What do you recommend in a similar SUV?

Which economical SUV do you recommend to replace my Jeep Grand Cherokee?

I drive a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I would like something more economical but with a driving seat as high as possible. I can spend about £25,000 plus whatever the Jeep is worth.

Should I demand an oil change for my 2012 BMW X3?

Our 2012 BMW F25 X3 is almost a year old. The on-screen computer recommends the next service in 11 months, the car having covered 5600 miles from new, and we have the 5-year service pack. I am not happy...

Which cars have known DPF problems?

With advancing age I want to drive something smaller and more economical (presently I have a Mazda 6 2.0i) and am very interested in the Hyundai and Honda 1.6 diesels. Do they have DPFs and other expensive...