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I own a Renault Captur 0.9-litre TCe petrol. Can I use it to tow a 870kg caravan?
We want to buy a new SUV. It must have a petrol engine. Most of our mileage is long distance and on motorways, around 10-15k miles per year, so we believe we need a decent size engine. There seem to...
I have decided to buy a new Porsche Macan S (3.0 litre petrol). Can you tell me if a new/facelift model is due anytime soon? And, if so, do you know roughly when it would be available to order?
I am looking to downsize from my Honda CR-V. A petrol automatic is essential and I am considering buying a Honda HR-V, which seems to be a good step down without getting to small. I have read a number...
Is the Nissan Qashqai 1.6 diesel engine better than the 1.5 diesel engine and does it have DPF problems?
Which new petrol Dacia Duster should I go for with respect to resale in 3/5 years? (I do less than 6k a year mainly commute 16 miles total) a) 1.6 4x4 Ambiance prime Basic spec that I can live with but,...
I really like the New Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 diesel front-wheel drive DSG and may well order new soon. It comes with 19-inch wheels. What all seasons tyres would you recommend?
How easy is it to get in and out of the Nissan X-Trail or the Land Rover Discovery Sport? These are my two favorite choices but I need easy access for the Mother in-law who struggles getting in and out...
We currently have 2 cars: 2008 Volvo XC90 D5 AWD and 2012 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI. A change in job/location means two cars are no longer needed. So we need one car that combines both - something big...
I have ordered the basic version of the new F-Pace, but am stretching my finances to do it. However, I am a little concerned that the version I have ordered is rear-wheel drive and I have heard some negative...