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Which Kia Sportage shall I go for? I drive 8000 miles a year and have a budget up to £12,000. The car must be economical and comfortable.
Could you please tell me the source of the 2.0-litre petrol engine used in the Range Rover Evoque? Does this engine have any known problems?
I am thinking about my next car, I'm looking for something to deal with the numerous pot holes and rather large speed bumps on the way to my son's school. In general do 4x4/suv have more robust parts to...
I have a £15-20K cash budget. Looking at small SUV for family use (baby on the way) and for getting to and from fishing and camping trips with lots of gear. Do I buy new or secondhand? Any recommendations?...
I like the look of the Audi Q5 3.0 diesel but can only afford secondhand (2009/10 plate). What things should I be wary of?
I am interested in buying an SUV. Which one would you consider to be the quietest? The BMW X1 looks good but I have read reviews that say the car suffers from high levels of tyre noise.
What is the best smallish car, SUV or crossover to buy for frequent drives between London and the Isle of Skye in all weather conditions?. Comfort and ability to drive on snow and ice safely is important.
I have £15,000 to buy a used SUV/4x4, but need an automatic and no older that 3 years.What would you recommend between Honda CR-V, Kia Sportage or Nissan Qashqai ?
We're looking to buy our first SUV, what would you suggest for under £10k? We'll do approx 8000 miles per year, reliability, economical a must, just concerned about DPF or EGF valve failure.
We are looking for a vehicle to tow a horse trailer over long distances to riding events. Parking at these events usually involves driving through muddy fields so four-wheel drive is a must. Our 2003...