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Long time reader and big fan. I am looking to treat myself and go for a Range Rover Vogue. Due to a budget of ess than 15k I am limited to around 2003 model and 50-80,000 miles (or km as I live in France...
I've had a Shogun for a couple of years and it’s been faultless as a family runabout. I love the size, the 4x4 capability, comfort and the fact that everything works perfectly and always has. However,...
I have owned since new a 1996 automatic two-door RAV4. After 15 years and nearly 100,000 miles I want to replace it with a small car for ease of parking. I'd like a 4x4 to cope with winter conditions at...
We have recently retired, aged 62 and 55. We intend to dispose of our eight-year-old Jaguar S-Type (62,000 miles, average condition) and Ford Focus Ghia 2-litre (34,000 miles, good condition) and replace...
We are retiring to Somerset this year and would like something to tackle the lanes in winter, so we are looking for a 4x4 of some kind. I currently run a SAAB 9-3 estate and would want similar boot space....
At the last service a couple of months ago (59000 miles) I asked the mechanic to investigate what I can only describe as "hunting" at tickover or steady low revs. No fault codes were identified and the...
I'm looking at a '58 plate (facelift model), manual XC90 SE with 78000 miles for 15995. I've test driven it and it is immaculate. However I am concerned residuals will crash when the new XC90 appears (supposedly...
I am looking to buy a new car to replace my 2007 Audi A6 avant. I want to spend a lot less money, around the £5k to £7k mark, the car needs to be able to tow a caravan weighing around the 1500kg mark when...
I need to replace all 4 tyres on my Volvo XC90 after about 22k miles - current ones are standard Volvo issue pirelli's 255/50/R19 103w - any suggestions?
I am looking to buy an SUV (about Tiguan size) and want an auto box with torque converter type. Can you point me in the right direction by suggesting some with a 'proper auto box'.
 

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