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Eight years ago you advised me to buy a Ford Focus. It's still going strong and runs like new, still keeping the Focus but need to buy another vehicle. I would ideally like to get a VW Toureg. Should I...
What would you recommend in the way of a cheap used 4x4 to tow a boat & trailer, combined weight 15-1600 kg? Must be cheap to buy, fuel consumption less important, as mileages are likely to be small.
The current Volvo XC90 has been around since 2002, when are Volvo planning to launch a completely new model rather than the minor specification tweaks that they have been doing for the last few years (looking...
I have always hankered after a Range Rover, but will never be able to afford a new one. I can possibly pay £20,000 - £25,000. What age of vehicle could I get for that money, what model should I chose and...
I'm looking to buy a large, 'proper' 4x4 (it will be off-roaded) which is very reliable for up to £6k. What vehicle would you recommend? My primary concern is reliability, but it must also be large and...
My daughter needs advice about replacing her ancient and increasingly unreliable Freelander. As an equine vet she drives about 30,000 miles a year on main roads, country lanes and rough farm tracks,...
We need to replace our old Discovery (terminal MOT failure). Looking at Land Rover's spec's, both diesels are capable of pulling 2000Kg, however my wife feels that even occasionally pulling such a load...
Live in South Africa, second hand X5, between 80-100k kms on the clock, fuel cost not an issue but I`m worried about DMF & Turbo`s. Should I go with petrol or diesel 3.0 litre I do about 20,000 kms per...
I'm waiting to take delivery of a new F25 BMW X3 M Sport. Initaly I was told it would be ready for collection on 1st September, thus giving me a 61 number plate. The dealer now tells me it could be ready...
Should I choose a new Volvo XC90 or a new Kia Sorento to tow my caravamn which weighs 1700kg?
 

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