Walking car

A friend has decided to ditch his 2003 X-Trail diesel after its fuel pump failed. I am advising him on his next purchase. He travels 25,000 miles each year as he is an avid hill walker. 4x4 preferable...

I intend to buy a Toyota RAV4 - is the CVT gearbox reliable? Should I buy the petrol or diesel?

Can you advise on the new Toyota RAV4 transmission please? I am currently torn between the petrol and diesel models with automatic transmission. I think I remember you lavishing praise on the S CVT gearbox;...

Is this a good part exchange deal for a new Land Rover Freelander 2?

I have been offered a Land Rover Freelander 2 GS, including metallic paint, for £23,000 on the road with £12,000 part exchange for a RAV4 '07-plate with 36,000 miles on the clock. I understand the Land...

What could replace my Toyota RAV4 which has softer suspension for a more comfortable ride?

I have a long term chronic back injury and yet need to do a fair bit of travel work-wise. I presently drive a Toyota RAV4 and have enjoyed its higher profile which makes it easier to get in and out of....

Does my 2006 Toyota RAV4 have a timing chain or belt?

I just purchased a secondhand 2006 Toyota RAV4 5 door 2.2 diesel. Does it have a timing chain or belt, and what is the price of the parts.

Running Quashds

I am very keen on Nissan Qashqais. However, having originally wanted to change away from 4x4 the recent snow has suggested otherwise. What is the most economical 4x4 (to run), preferably automatic and...

Warped sense

I saw the letter on 23rd Jan from a 2006 RAV-4 owner needing disc replacements. For your files you may wish to note that my 2006 RAV 4 (diesel 2.2) suffered the same problem at just over 3 years and 26,000...

Valetta parking

My wife and I have reached an impasse when trying to choose a new car. For most of the year, we live in Gozo: a wonderfully old-fashioned, sunkissed hideaway, one of the Maltese group of islands - with...

Towed, on the whole

I need a practical beast that will comfortably tow a 1,500kg caravan for about 3,000 miles a year, and carry 4 adults and accommodate 2 Labradors and walking gear in the boot for probably another 4,000....

The white one

Having driven Vauxhalls for years and currently driving a 1.6 Meriva Design except being snowbound for the last 2 weeks, I now would like to buy a car that is reliable in the snow, i.e a 4 x 4. I have...