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I would like to buy a budget used petrol family SUV with 4WD and with good mpg but only have about £4000- 5000 to spend. My ideal would be a Honda CR-V petrol but it has poor mpg (34mpg). A big ask I know...
What's the best Land Rover Freelander 2 model for reliability?
We have a Mazda 6 petrol estate which we like, but would like to have the option for 4wd. We use the car largely to drive heavily laden between the Home Counties and Scotland. The other issue with the...
I need a compact 4x4 with good fuel economy and lots of ground clearance for bumpy tracks. Good boot space would also be a plus. I'm thinking of buying a Toyota Urban Cruiser but would value your opinion....
I have a 2021 Kia Sportage 1.6 AWD. The front two tyres need changing but the rears are like new. Do I need to change all four tyres?
I am looking to buy a used mid-size estate car. As I drive a lot in Europe during winter, I could probably do with 4WD. Also, it should be reasonably economical as I drive a lot of long distances, and...
I am struggling to find any reviews of 'small' 4x4/AWD vehicles - whether petrol/hybrid or electric - most reviews focus on 'big' cars. Perhaps there are not many small ones other than the Fiat Panda 4x4,...
I live in a rural location where the roads are rather rough and can be quite muddy. It is an eight-mile drive to the nearest town. If ever there was a need for a 4x4 it's here. Can you make a suggestion...
Just been told by my local garage that the rear diff on my car has failed and needs replacing. The car was last serviced one month ago but not by a Hyundai dealership. Being a 2017 model it is just out...
I’ve picked up nails in two of my Audi Q7 tyres and need to replace them. Should I replace all four tyres?