Buying a small 4x4

Our friends are moving to Dorset and want a small 4x4 for country lanes and have asked me to research. Requirements are diesel, leather upholstery, decent load area and able to drive safely through a ford....

Which SUV for towing caravans?

At present I am a 72-year-old Motability customer and am shortly due to hand back my Volvo XC90 after three years. I am now considering buying my own vehicle as I only do 5000 miles a year. The two vehicles...

My BMW X3 was supplied with the wrong tyres - is the dealer liable?

I recently bought a 2007 BMW X3 M Sport from a BMW dealer. The car was sold to me with non-BMW approved tyres fitted, although they were of correct size and profile. There were knocks and clunks when pulling...

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...

Which of these two X3s should I buy?

I am considering buying a BMW X3. Can you please advise whether it is better to buy new with not so many options or buying a 1 year old model with say 10,000 miles but more options for less money?

How does the Honda CR-V compare to the Volkswagen Tiguan?

I know you have enthused about the latest BMW X3 but wonder how you would rate, or compare, the current Honda CR-V against the Volkswagen Tiguan diesel.

Company lease Tiguan 4x4 - should I be looking at other models?

I currently have a company lease VW Tiguan (which I'm happy with) and was going to exchange for another in March next year. I do 15K miles per year (22 mile each way commute) and am thinking about the...

Noisy new X3

Since purchasing my BMW X3 twelve months ago I have been constantly aware of what I believe to be excessive wind noise through the drivers door window. I have twice taken the car back to complain but BMW...

Which 4x4?

For some years we have driven Honda CRV and Toyota Rav4s. We would now like a more luxurious vehicle and have considered BMW X3 and Audi Q5. Have you any recommendations please?

What large car for the snow?

I am looking for a full 5 seater, 3 good seats at rear, will be doing trips 10-12 hours. Also should have 4 wheel drive, as will be driving on snow.