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I tow a 1500kg caravan with a diesel Hyundai ix35 2.0 4WD. I have already experienced an EGR problem which culminated in a frightening journey with the caravan. I have been considering petrol alternatives,...
I'm looking to sell my wife's Mitsubishi ASX 2 1.6, which we've had from new for five years now. I've been considering leasing, from new, either the Seat Ateca 1.0 TSI SE or the Suzuki Vitara 1.6 SZ-T...
I recently had the 'restricted performance' limitation appear on my 2013 diesel Land Rover Evoque (it has done 35,000 miles). I stopped and switched off, waited a short while, then restarted and it had...
I've narrowed my car choice down to two crossovers: the SEAT Ateca 1.4 (150) SE and The Volkswagen Tiguan with the same engine. I do approximately 6000 miles per year. What would you choose, or is there...
I'm considering buying a Suzuki Vitara depending on the ease of access for the driver because of arthritis in my knees and hips. Do you have any information or could you recommend something in same price...
We own and run a 2013 Kia Sportage II 1.7, but because of changing lifestyles it rarely gets to stretch its legs. We love the high driving position and our travel is now a 24 mile daily round trip for...
I'm about to change my Nissan Qashqai Acenta diesel for something similar, but I'm concerned about getting another diesel with all the current issues surrounding diesel cars. Am I worrying unnecessarily?...
I'm looking for a car to replace my 2005 Ford Focus and was thinking of a 2008 onwards BMW 5 Series. My other half would like something with a higher driving position. What would you suggest?
I would like to buy a second-hand (3 year old) Nissan Qashqai 1.5 diesel as it has the best review. I do about 9000 miles per year but I'm concerned with the press surrounding diesels and emissions, as...
I'm looking at the Kia seven year warranty, is it any good? I'm looking at the Kia Sportage. Do you have any reviews on the new version? How economical are they in practice?