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I currently have a 2007 Range Rover TDV8 Vogue but it’s due for change. I'm afraid my budget won't allow me to get another, this is my second and I've loved them both. I'm looking at an new Audi A7 3.0...
We have a 2007 Land Rover Discovery but are looking to change for a smaller car, and are thinking about the Audi Q5 or the BMW 5 Series Estate. We do drive to Scotland several times a year from London...
What car would you recommend to pull 1000kg of horse (plus trailer)?
I drive a MINI Cooper 2006 and as my family is growing I am looking for Nissan Qashqai + 2 2.0DCI or Ford S-Max 2.0TDCI. I am finding it difficult to make decision. Please could you advise? My maximum...
I currently have a 6-year-old Subaru Forester 2.0iX with which I have been very happy but am thinking about a replacement. My budget is £20,000 plus part exchange and I am looking at another Forester or...
My wife is nagging me about the mpg of our 2009 Qashqai 2.0dci. I told Nissan we were disappointed compared with our 2001 Scenic 1.9dci, but got a non-committal response. The computer is indicating 36.7,...
My son is a photographer who sometimes carries 9-foot backdrop rolls to shoots, as well as lighting poles etc, and needs to replace his ageing Shogun Sport. He would like better fuel economy, and occasional...
I am after a proper used 4x4 for less than £5000 that will be worth its while in all weathers (I have an X5 which was rubbish in the snow last year) and will be a general good load-lugger (bikes in the...
We moved to Dorset 18 months ago and have managed to survive with one car so far, a 7 year old Audi A6 Avant with 100,000 miles on the clock. We now need a replacement family car and want a car capable...
I am about to purchase a used RAV4 to replace my lifesaving, sadly departed RAV4. Could you advise on the better option, either petrol or diesel? My annual mileage is 15,000.