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Most recently answered four-wheel drive questions

Does anyone produce a 4x4 small van other than the Volkswagen Caddy 4Motion?

What's the best way to tackle a steep incline in a 4WD?

I have a Mitsubishi L200. There is no 'hill descent' facility on this vehicle. To avoid excessive brake wear, would you suggest I select 'Sport Mode' and hold it in a low gear (if that is possible) or...

What practical and cheap to run car do you suggest to replace my ageing RAV4?

I need to replace my three-door Toyota RAV4 as I need more space and five doors. I went for the RAV4 as I live in rural Cumbria and floods/snow are likely. I do around 12,000 miles/yr and am thinking diesel...

Best replacement for Mitsubishi ASX?

My sister wants to replace her Mitsubishi ASX four-wheel-drive automatic with something similar. What should she consider?

What's the best used SUV 4x4 for reliability and performance?

I am looking to buy a reliable 4x4 as our Volvo XC90 keeps getting stuck in our field. I'm considering either a Land Cruiser or a Nissan Pathfinder - which do you recommend?

Is uneven tyre wear causing issues with my four-wheel drive BMW?

I purchased a BMW X3 new in 2017. The car developed a noise at around 20000 miles which was diagnosed as front nearside wheel bearing and replaced under warranty. But there is still a noise other than...