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My wife and I have a 2015 Ford Kuga, which we are looking to replace it in the not too distant future. We enjoy the ride height and the practicalities of four wheel drive and we do not want an electric...
I'm a sheep shearer and I'm struggling to identify the right vehicle that meets my needs: • Room for all my shearing equipment (stand, toolboxes, motor, 5ft sq. wooden board...) • I do quite a few miles...
I'm 6'4" and live in rural Somerset. I'm looking to buy a secondhand 4x4 petrol with a budget of £10,000. What do you suggest?
I'm due to change my 2008 diesel Honda CR-V and wanted another diesel 4x4 to pull my caravan with a laden weight of around 1250kg. I would now prefer a petrol 4x4, but cannot work out what I should look...
We're looking for a second car. Something with no frills; a proper 4x4 (rural Highlands and Islands) with a raised driving position, reliable and preferably under £5000. We are considering an old Nissan...
What 4x4 with a decent MPG, which can carry two large dogs in the boot space, for a budget of £5000 would you suggest? I travel roughly 7000 miles per year, mostly on B roads and occasional dual carriageways.
I love the Land Rover Defender. Is it worth still buying one?
My friend is looking for a compact 4x4 crossover to cope better with poorly surfaced country roads. The car needs to be petrol, comfortable and able to cope with motorway journeys. Her budget is £15K maximum....
What would be the best PHEV or EV with enough boot space for two dogs and with 4WD for snow in winter?
Since the mid-1970s we've driven a succession of gutsy Suzuki SUVs including the original SJ410. They had manually-selectable 4WD with a low-ratio option and free-wheeling front hubs. Our current permanent...
 

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