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I have a Petrol Fiat Panda 4x4, just 2 years 6 months old. Mileage 21k. 1. I quite fancy the either the new Panda 4x4 or Skoda Fabia which is non 4x4. Would it be sensible to sell current car while the...
I am planning on buying a used 4x2 soft roader and have up to £20k to spend. I would like a mix of performance, resale value and economy. I drive about 10,000 miles per year and have considered a Yeti,...
I want to buy a new crossover, or 2WD with 4x4 body as I like the high seating position. I am retired and do little motorway driving so I want a petrol engine to avoid DPF problems. All reviews for these...
I am thinking about replacing my 7 yr old petrol auto Jeep Cherokee. I do 5000 miles a year and don't need full 4x4, but wish to retain a lazy petrol engine and auto box - what would you recommend?
I've just fitted new tyres to the front axle on my 2005 Sornento. Since noticed a whining whirling noise on over run and on hill climbing, not tyre noise. Should I change the rears to match? I've read...
I'm looking to buy a seven-seater 4x4 for about £5k. Looking at XC90 2003/04, Discovery 2001/2002 or any other one which have not thought about? Looking for reliability and comfort not so much running...
During the recent flooding a friend of mine came up to a section of flooded road and, seeing that the two cars in front of him had successfully edged their way cautiously through the water, proceeded to...
I currently have BMW X5 which I love! Problem is it's not very economical fuel wise. I don't want an estate as I prefer to be up a little higher when driving but I need leg room for 6 foot 2 son, along...
I have had a Subaru Forester Turbo for the last 12 years - fantastic car. I tow a twin axle trailer and we live on a steep hill down a narrow lane. It's rarely gritted in winter and I often find the road...
Could you please advise my daughter who is moving to live in the city of Accra, Ghana? She will need to take journeys into desert terrain. She hopes to buy a high clearance vehicle, preferably one that...
 

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