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I'm looking for a robust, no-nonsense SUV. I don't need loads of gizmos, just a good solid motor for me and my dogs. A working vehicle, that's comfortable on a journey and economical. Is there such a vehicle?
I’m looking for an SUV that’s large enough for four adults and one child/booster seat. Add to the mix, the need to carry a wheelchair in the boot, and other bits and pieces. I’ve considered a BMW X2, X1,...
I am having electrical issues with my BMW X5 so I'm Looking to change. I need a large, family friendly, easy to get in-and-out of car/4x4 with a smooth automatic gearbox. I only do 5k miles a year and...
After nine years I'm changing my beloved 2009 Merc E220 as it's starting to cost money. Long legs mean I need my seat fairly well back for my 15-18k town and M-way miles each year. I want something fairly...
Which SUV or MPV would you recommend for a young family requiring seven seats occasionally? It must be automatic and petrol, as we drive mainly short distances. Our budget is up to £30K.
Which SUV has the highest off the ground height for a disabled person to be able to get easily in the cabin?
We need to get a new car to accommodate a new child next year, which will give us three children under five. I'd really like an SUV (we live in the hills) but don't really want a seven seater. We probably...
We have £15,000 to replace our 2008 Mitsubishi L200. We need four wheel drive, an integral boot rather than truck body, seven seats, reliability and plenty of rugged boot space. My husband would love a...
I am looking for an automatic car which can tow (infrequently) up to around 2000 kgs and be capable of minor off road work. I do occasional longer distance runs of around 250 miles so would like something...
My partner has been diagnosed with cancer and finds it very difficult to step in and out of her Mercedes C220 CDI. We're looking for a car that would be off the ground allowing easier access. She enjoys...