Why can't our Freelander 2 achieve the claimed fuel economy figure of 45mpg?

I believe there is a culture of deceit within Land Rover. We purchased a new Freelander 2 TD4 manual from a Land Rover dealer in November 2010. The transaction was very badly handled. When we collected...

Is my Land Rover Freelander likely to develop DPF and DMF problems?

I was interested in your warning about impending failures of diesel particulate filters and dual mass flywheels on diesel engined cars. My Freelander 2 is now two and a half years old. Do I part-exchange...

Buying an SUV in Malta?

We are moving to Malta soon and need a car that will accommodate our labrador. My wife also prefers an Automatic. Within our budget for a 3 year lease, we can get a new KIA Sportage EX 2.0, Nissan Qashqai...

How can I encourage my dealer to replace a smeared windscreen on my Land Rover Freelander?

I have a 2011 Land Rover Freelander XS TD4. Diesel 2,179cc, windscreen marked: Land Rover 43R - 00 1566 ASI M848 DOT459. My Freelander, purchased from new in April this year, has various smears over most...

Secondhand Freelander 2 - What's an acceptable mileage?

My partner and I are thinking about buying a used Freelander 2, 2008, with around 60000 miles. Would you consider that OK in terms of mileage, of probably too high? And if OK, then what costs ahould...

Buying a new 4x4 - which one?

Am thinking of changing my 56 X-Trail which I have had from new. Except for having to have two new brake calipers, I have been very pleased with it. Am considering another X-Trail, but have looked at...

Which 4x4 to buy used?

I'd like to buy a 4x4. So far it's between the X3 and Freelander 2 but I don't know which model to choose used/ used approved. 99% will be on road use. I live in Brighton, so will use car to drive around...

Mechanical problem under 3 months since purchase

Bought a 2007 Freelander 2, diesel, manual with 57,000 on clock from Evans Halshaw, Sheffield on July 12 2011. I live 250 miles from dealer near Poole, Dorset! Everything seemed fine at first. Car now...

Can you recommend a small 4x4 for use on snow-covered roads?

I live on a hill and my drive is very steep. I did have a BMW X3 which was great in the snow but I foolishly sold it last year for a BMW 1 Series thinking I did not need such a big car. With the big freeze,...

Freelander or Discovery - towing ability.

We need to replace our old Discovery (terminal MOT failure). Looking at Land Rover's spec's, both diesels are capable of pulling 2000Kg, however my wife feels that even occasionally pulling such a load...