Which large diesel 4x4 should I buy for towing a boat?

I am planning to replace my car with a 2.0-litre or 2.5-litre diesel 4x4 to tow a light boat and I'm unsure what to buy. The village we live in is approached by a steep hill and I also need it to cope...

Registering a car early for discount

We are unhappy about being asked to sign Confirmation of Registration details and insure our sons car this week to hit the June 30 salesmen targets yet car not due into their dealership until July. Would...

Do the KIA Sportage or Nissan Qashai have any particular problems?

I am about to change my car. I can spend in the region of £20,000 plus whatever I can get for my 2004 Mondeo Ghia X 2.0TDCI with 46,000 miles. I tow a small caravan occasionally and my current annual mileage...

Buying a £15000 SUV

Looking to buy 1 to 2 yr old used SUV for £14000 to £15000 what would you recommend? Needs to be a decent sized car for a family of 4 and a large dog, an SUV is what i'm thinking of because of the high...

Replacing 2003 Ford Focus Estate: What would you suggest?

It's time to replace our 2003 Focus Estate, manual. We do c. 10,000 miles a year, about half of which is a on specific trip on M and A roads, often carting furniture. Our criteria are: estate with comfortable...

Can't read the kph on my Sportage

I have had a Kia Sportage KX3 just under two months and really enjoy the vehicle - fuel consumption is between 36/40mpg with 2000 miles on the clock. I have just noticed that in day light it is impossible...

Which is the best petrol automatic MPV?

My wife is thinking of changing her excellent Toyota RAV4 petrol automatic for a smaller vehicle which is a petrol automatic with a chain cam engine. Reliability is paramount, followed by ride quality...

Which small, economical car for a first-time driver?

I am thinking of buying a car for our grandson who is just starting his first job after graduating. I could manage £5000 but might be able to make it more, possibly double for the right vehicle. Obviously...

Unusual tyre wear on a Kia Sorento

My Kia Sorento Kx-3 CRDi (60 plate) has just had its 25,000 mile service at my local Kia dealership. I was surprised to be told that my two front tyres were nearly illegal and were both worn on the...

Selling two cars to replace them with one. How best to proceed?

My friend's husband has been recently died and she has been left with the following cars: Rover 75, Connoisseur CDTI Tour Estate, 04 reg, Mileage: 75,650, Diesel, Silver, One previous owner from new....