Why is the transmission in my Defender so clunky?

I bought a 2012 Land Rover Defender from a main dealer at 9000 miles. It has now done 15,000 miles and the dealer has improved the issue slights, but cannot eradicate it. The dealer has improved the...

Buying a new car - what would you recommend?

I am looking for a new car. The car I need has to have quite specific requirements (not least because I have significant back problems). I intend buying new and propose keeping it for about five years,...

What's the best used 4x4 for £15,000?

I am considering trading in my 2007 Land Rover Freelander that has done 105,000 miles. I believe the car is worth £5000 and plan to add an aditional £10,000 to buy a used car. Which do you recommend for...

Four-wheel drive selector problems with Land Cruiser

I recently test-drove several second-hand Toyota Land Cruisers, none more than a few years old. All had some problems with the (electronic) four-wheel drive selector: on turning the switch, 4WD either...

Low-mileage Land Rovers - are they worth the money?

We live three miles up a badly potholed forest road. We have concluded that our most important criterion for short journeys (40 miles) is robust simple suspension, so we are considering an old Land Rover...

Diff failure after 4 years - should I sue?

I have owned a 2010 Nissan X-Trail 2.0 diesel from new. I purchased it from a Nissan dealership in Derby and serviced in accordance with the service schedule by a Nissan dealership in Kent. Two weeks ago...

Can you suggest a good 4x4 for £1800?

I am in search of a good 4x4 for a family of four. I have £18000 to spend and need a car capable of tackling a farm track each day and trips to Cornwall (500 mile round trip), three times a year. I am...

What's the best used 4X4 for £6500?

I am looking for a used 4x4 for under £6500. It would ideally be an automatic and diesel. No towing or off-roading. To be honest it is the height which makes it easier for me to get in and out of as I...

Replacing a Subaru. Should I get another Subaru?

The time has come to replace my 2001 2.5l Subaru Legacy Outback Estate. At 140,000 miles it's beginning to cost more than it's worth (i.e. next to nothing) The car is used for general everyday local...

Can you suggest a really good tow car?

I am self employed and run a touring caravan hire company, so I tow caravans up to 25,000 miles per year. Max weight of caravans towed is 1900kg and economy is paramount to profitability. Can you suggest...