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I've got a 2004 Audi A4 Avant 1.9 TDi with 86,000 miles. It still looks smart, I like driving it and it has generally been reliable. The car got through its last MoT fine but on its latest service the...
My Land Rover Freelander will go up and down our steep, potholed lane in four-inches of snow, with standard road tyres and with no problem. Will the Nissan Qashqai be able to do this, with four-wheel drive?...
I am looking to replace my three-door Suzuki Grand Vitara, which I have happily driven for eight years. Unforatunly, I cannot find any three-door SUVs. I would like to replace it with a nearly new car...
I am planning to replace my Volvo XC90 for a slightly smaller 4x4 with decent economy. My budget is £16,000 and I have been looking at the MINI Countryman, Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V I like all three,...
We've got a 2012 Citroen C3, owned from new, currently on 46,000 miles and out of warranty in two months. We're expecting two children soon and so considering a bigger vehicle to fit them, child seats...
I am considering buying a new VW Tiguan. In today's column you said a new model is imminent. The local dealer says VW have announced the end of 2016. Is this correct? If not could you suggest a similar...
Which petrol / diesel 4x4 for low annual mileage? My future requirement is for a mid sized SUV with 4X4 capabilities (possibly 2 wheel if it has known bad weather capabilities, traction control etc) immediate...
A while back you mentioned that Renault had just introduced a twin turbo version of the 1.6 dci engine - producing 160PS. You thought that it might find its way into the Nissan Qashqai and X-Trail. I'm...
I've been driving a lovely old Rover 827 and had thought to replace it with a 4x4 due to weekly slightly rutted track usage. However I am not impressed with the boot space (too much height, flat space...
I wonder why you do not have any reviews on small SUVs? I want a small SUV due moving to Tenerife and there the parking places are very small. So what advice you would give me? Mercedes-Benz GLK is very...