Can I buy a diesel automatic crossover without fear of DPF problems?

I am about to retire and looking to buy a crossover, but am put off by all the dealers telling me I have to do at least 15,000 miles per year if I want a diesel. I do 10,000 miles. I also have driven automatics...

Which petrol automatic SUV should we buy for motorway and local use?

Over the past four years our situation has changed. I no longer drive due to eye problems and my wife now does all the driving. She is in her mid 70’s. Until now we have retained our two cars, a 1999 BMW...

Which economical car for should we buy for local driving and occasional long trips to Spain?

My wife and I are looking for a car with about £20,000 cash to spend, now retired and having had cars supplied to us like Volvo, Lexus and BMW 5 series etc. during our working life. We have needs of automatic...

What sort of journey is sufficient to allow the DPF to clear in a diesel BMW 3 Series?

I was interested to read the question titled "Agriculture club" that concluded "you bought completely the wrong engine for your type of use". I'm currently considering a new, or nearly new, BMW 3 Series...

Buying a replacement for RAV4 what would you recommend?

Our RAV4 has, after 10 years faithful service, probably just about come to the end of its useful life. We bought it with your recommendation and have always been grateful for that. We like the high seat,...

Does the new RAV4 have a proper spare wheel?

I have an 8-year-old RAV4 that I plan to replace later this year. I have been very pleased with the car, and all things being equal, would have gone straight back to Toyota to buy another one. I was aware...

Which 4x4 crossover with an automatic gearbox?

I'm looking to purchase either a crossover or 4 x 4 vehicle. My main criteria are: High ground clearance (farm roads, rough ground), comfort and either full 4x4 or intelligent 4x4 for snow, mud etc. I...

Which SUV do you recommend to replace my Honda CR-V?

At present I drive a 2008 Honda CR-V 2.2i CTDi EX. I am considering changing for the equivalent new model. I should really appreciate your opinion of the latest version. I live in the country and cart...

Should we buy a RAV4 or an XC60?

My husband and I have now retired at the age of 70 and would like your opinion on these two used vehicles, either of which will be the last we purchase: the Toyota RAV4 petrol or the Volvo XC60 Volvo petrol....

Buying an SUV (petrol v diesel?) – what would you recommend?

I have up to £30,000 to spend but have a dilemma - my annual mileage is very low (about 4,000) and includes a lot of very short journeys. I am torn between a used 3 litre diesel X5, which my wife prefers...