4x4 for £10,000

I am looking to buy a 4x4. It will be used for commuting and general driving but also going up and down a mile long pot holed drive four times a day and for camping trips. I have a budget of £10,000...

Which family SUV for commuting and long holiday trips?

In looking to change our car (a 2003 old shape Volvo V40 2.0i turbo Sport Lux). We have been considering the KIA Sportage 1.7 CRDI 2 or Hyundai ix35 due to their economical running costs, reasonable size...

I need a 4x4 with no DPF?

I currently have a Dec 2005 Skoda Superb 2.5 V6 TDI which is our only car as we have a 1500kg caravan. I understand the problems with DPFs but most of our journeys are local < 10 miles but we still need...

What car for my high mileage?

I do around 30k miles a year, with about 19k being motorway work miles and the rest being a mix with mountain bikes and climbing trips etc. Ideally I'd like a fairly efficient 4wd as live in a rural...

My Honda CR-V clutch repair may not be covered by warranty - how should I proceed?

The clutch on my 2009 Honda CR-V diesel manual is slipping, not badly but enough for me to call into Honda in Northampton. They said it may well last for a few thousand miles or could fail soon (although...

Which 4WD vehicle to replace my Subaru Forester?

I currently have a 2005 2.0-litre Subaru Forester and would appreciate your advice of a replacement. I bought this car in May 2009 and chose an AWD as we were moving to mid-Wales and an estate for my husband's...

Would you recommend that we buy a Honda CR-V and another second car?

I have a 2007 Ford C-Max 1.6 110 diesel with 61,000 miles on the clock. My husband has a Ford Mondeo estate diesel 2.2 Titanium X with 60,000. We both now do about 6000 miles a year, a lot on short 4-10...

4x4 or MPV?

I currently have BMW X5 which I love! Problem is it's not very economical fuel wise. I don't want an estate as I prefer to be up a little higher when driving but I need leg room for 6 foot 2 son, along...

Buying pre-registered - does time since manufacture matter?

I'm being offered one of the last 2012 model CR-V Hondas at £24k with delivery miles only and pre-registered. It is an auto ES-T which would have been listed around £29k when new. The price sounds good...

Winter tyres

I am driving to SW France, to a remote mountain/hill region, at altitude up to approx 800-1000m. There is a steep and winding road to and from the house. I asked about fitting winter tyres, but garage...