Would you recommend the Isuzu Rodeo for load carrying, towing etc?

My parents have a diesel Volvo V70 estate 4WD. It is facing more costly repairs as bushes are wearing. They have a small farm shop and regularly carry or tow small loads of around half a ton and tow a...

Ford Galaxy suffering coolant problems

I have a 2006 Ford Galaxy, which has covered more than 100,000 miles. A few weeks ago we took the car abroad, but the water coolant suddenly emptied and forced us to return home. Before that we'd already...

Will fitting a towbar invalidate my warranty?

I have recently bought a new Ford Kuga and want to get a towbar fitted by an independent company. However, my local dealer has told me (in writing) that this will invalidate my warranty and the work should...

Which car would you recommend as a workhorse and for towing a boat?

I currently drive a Toyota RAV4 and have been extremely happy with its versatility, reliability and comfort. I need good legroom being 6-feet 3-inches. It has been a great workhorse, helping to move flat...

Which car do you recommend for towing a horsebox and carrying four children?

I have a 2005 petrol 2.4-litre Volvo XC90 with 60,000 on the clock. My dear wife recently put a tow bar on it to pull the recently-acquired two horses and trailer. When both are loaded I am concerned it...

Which cheap, reliable vehicle would you recommend for towing?

My 15-year-old Mercedes E-Class estate finally got scrapped last year, so I treated myself to an E63 AMG estate. I love the car and I can still get masses of stuff inside and on the roof, but I can't legally...

What do you recommend for a long daily motorway commute?

I have a 100 mile daily commute of mostly quiet motorway and I’m looking to replace my company Mitsubishi Outlander with a diesel estate that is capacious (I’m 6-feet 4-inches), economical (mpg 60+ extra-urban),...

Which car to replace my Nissan Primera Sport can tow a large caravan?

I have a Nissan Primera Sport (1988cc). I tow a Lunar Ultimar 462 MTPLM 1,210kg. I am looking for a small 4x4 to replace the Nissan. I am considering a Freelander 2, Hyundai i150 and Nissan Qashqai. I...

Is towing a caravan causing a fault with my Mondeo TDCI's turbocharger?

Three years ago I bought a Mondeo 2.0TDCI, good condition, full service history, 39,000 miles (now 48,000) to tow my caravan, which it has done very well. Three weeks ago while driving solo the turbo cut...

Issues with my Mondeo turbo when towing?

When I tow my caravan and the engine is hot if I slow down then put my foot back on the accelerator it feels like "turbo lag" before the engine responds. Any ideas? It's only like this when hot.