Buying new tyres for a Freelander

You have previously recommended Pirelli Scorpion ATRs for a 4x4. However, I find that these are not available for my Freelander which requires 235/65 R17 108V. What would your current recommendation be...

What do you think the chance is of a discount on a BMW X3 or Land Rover Freelander?

We are thinking about buying a BMW X3 or a Land Rover Freelander 2. There is £5000 off the old model, what discount should we try to get on a new car or a used one? Our trade in is very low, so a cash...

Is Britain's car industry recovering?

We have just replaced our Rover 45, after seven years trouble-free motoring, with a new Freelander 2. What a fantastic car! Before choosing the Freelander we visited many showrooms including Mercedes-Benz,...

Out of warranty Land Rover sat-nav repair

My daughter has a Land Rover Freelander which is one month out of warranty. The car has suffered a satnav failure and after testing the dealer declared the whole unit kaput. The dealer has quoted her...

Why have electric parking brakes replaced handbrakes when they are useless for slowing down in an emergency?

IB of New Milton referred to electric handbrakes. They may be more efficient as a ‘parking brake’ but, at a stroke, car manufacturers are disposing of a vital handbrake function: its use as an ‘emergency...

CR-V or Freelander?

Just read your review of the honda. I'm going to buy either the Honda or a Freelander, but I worry about the reliability and maintenance costs on the Freelander. Which would you recommend of the two?...

Can using the recommended oil in the Land Rover Freelander 2 hasten camshaft damage?

The p/ex value of my Freelander 2 via a dealer makes the economics of selling unappealing, given its low utility of 27,800 miles. Following a substantial bill to repair the rear differential last week...

Limiting DMF damage?

What driving techniques (if any) would you advise to limit damage to Dual Mass Flywheels - I have a Freelander 2 (09 plate)?

What should we ask the dealer about a used Freelander

We are looking at buying a 58-Plate Freelander 2 GS, one owner with full service history. It has 94k on the clock - is this too high? Are there any questions we should be asking the dealer? The price is...

Run flat tyres

My wife and I so much agree with your belief that "run flat" tyres might well save our lives but can find no input on which manufacturers other than BMW offer them on new vehicles, could you please advise...