Eco 4x4s?

We currently have a Saab 95 estate which we use to travel to France each year on a family camping holiday. Can you please recommend a more economical runner in terms of MPG and also road tax and insurance. Needs...

Mitsubish Outlander 2.2 diesel JURO SST - chain or belt cam?

I know the Mitsubishi Outlander has several diesel versions. I refer to the 2.2 PSA diesel with SST automatic as in the JURO model. Is this engine belt or chain cam?

Changing to a crossover

I drive an Audi A4 TDI 130SE (2002 owned from new) and do approx 14K per year, I am thinking of an SUV with higher driving position, but not a full-sized 4x4. Please can you put in order what you would...

I'd like to recommend the Skoda Yeti to anyone looking for a small SUV.

With reference to your answer to PS regarding options for small SUVs: I was in the same predicament, needing higher seating for ease of access, particularly on the nearside where kerb heights come into...

I need a car with 4x4 capability and good fuel consumption - should I consider a MINI Countryman?

I wrote to you last year about driving 100 miles a day, 30 across hills on poor roads and 70 on the motorway. I wanted some 4x4 capability, excellent fuel consumption for motorway driving (I am filling...

Dipso Disco

We currently own one of the first 2004 diesel Discovery 3s (on off road tyres) and a 2003 5-door petrol VW Golf Match. The Discovery is averaging 21mpg, which makes frequent weekend trips from London to...

Can you recommend a 4x4 for use in snow, and can we buy a car and register it in Spain?

I hope you can give me some advice. I've never been attracted to 4x4s, but living in Scotland and having two severe winters in a row has persuaded me that when I swop my present car I should consider one....

A new car for touring

I want a comfortable, well appointed, easy driving car with good cargo capacity and weight/torque ratio, towing and soft off-road capable. Please rate my short list and any I may have missed. Freelander...

Small cars with removable rear seats

My present car, a Mitsubishi Colt CZ3, has removable and slideable rear seats, as did my previous car, a Mercedes A Class. Can you please advise me of any new small/medium cars on the market that have...

We're looking for a small SUV - is the Skoda Yeti the pick of the bunch?

I have been looking at the range of small SUVs, as we live in a rural area and the likes of Honda CR-V, Freelander and the Skoda Yeti, etc., appear to fit the bill. In regards to the Yeti I seem to recall...