/how can I validate the history of a Land Rover with a new chassis?

I would like to buy a 1971 Series 111 Land Rover from an established 4x4 motor trader. The garage does not have much in the way of details of the previous owners, but the vehicle looks well turned out...

Second hand 4x4- what would you recommend?

I want to buy a second hand (up to four years old) large SUV/4x4 for £25,000. I have narrowed it down to a Lexus RX or a Land Rover Discovery. Priorities are boot space, reliability and running costs....

Why are spare wheels underslung on modern vehicles like my Discovery 4 and thus vulnerable to theft?

My 2012 Land Rover Discovery 4 went in for its first service and I was told that the spare wheel was missing. The service engineer at Lookers said they had seen a dozen similar cases where the cable is...

Fitting winter tyres to Freelander 2

I own a Land Rover Freelander 2 and want a new set of winter tyres. I've seen an advert for Bridgestone A001 Weather Control tyres, what are your thoughts on these? Do you have a particular winter tyre...

Haldex Drive problems on New 2013 Freelander - what can I do?

I own a 2013 Land Rover Freelander 2 and am concerned with what looks like a Haldex rear-drive issue. I’ve been told by a mechanic that this could become a mechanical nightmare as parts of the transmission,...

Is the Hyundai i40 inferior to the Land Rover Freelander 2?

I have on order a Hyundai i40 Tourer BlueDrive 1.7 CRDi 136PS with manual gearbox. I am part-exchanging a Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4 XS. I have been on the lookout for this type of Hyundai on the road...

Does the Land Rover Discovery suffer from DPF problems?

I have been worried about replacing my 2006 Land Rover Discovery 3, which I believe doesn’t have a DPF. I want to buy a newer Discovery, but am fearful that my short journey to work (four miles) will cause...

Which tyres are best for Freelander 2?

The manufacturer fitted Pirelli Scorpion Zero M + S tyres on my Land Rover Freelander 2 will need replacing soon. The car is predominantly used on road, a mix of long and local journeys, with occasional...

Can you recommend a reliable automatic 4x4 to replace our Land Rover Discovery?

My beloved 1997 Discovery automatic is dying and I don't know what to replace it with. I have a budget of approx £23,000 and initially thought of a Freelander, new, or on my budget, more likely used. I...

Should I keep my Land Rover Discovery 3 or replace it?

I currently drive a 2007 Discovery 3 HSE with 75,000 on the clock. It has been problem-free and an excellent car (my fifth Discovery). I am considering a change at some time in the next year, and have...