What's the best large SUV for £8000?

What large SUV that can tow 2500kg has the best MPG? Budget of £8000 and looking for the best economy and best spec large SUV.

What's the best seven-seater with a large boot for £10,000?

I want to buy a seven-seater car with a large boot. I have a budget of £10,000 but would like to spend less (if possible). I have shortlisted the Ford S-MAX, Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe. What car...

Does my 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe need a timing chain replacement?

My Hyundai Santa Fe has 130,000 miles on it and I’ve read that the timing chain should be replaced after 100,000 miles. Is that right, or is it still safe to drive until noticing some symptoms? I guess...

Can you recommend a towing vehicle for a small budget?

I want to buy an SUV which tows at least 2-tonnes, it must be auto and ideally have 4WD as well. I tow a horse trailer which has a 1600 kg MAM and travel about 250 miles per week to work. But I only have...

What SUV would you recommend that can fit three young children in?

We need to get a new car to accommodate a new child next year, which will give us three children under five. I'd really like an SUV (we live in the hills) but don't really want a seven seater. We probably...

Are Hyundai liable to pay for a new engine on my 2011 Santa Fe?

My 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe, 125,000 miles, recently suffered catastrophic engine failure. Around 18 months ago, a new engine was fitted under guarantee. The cost of a replacement engine is higher than the...

What would you advise before I buy a diesel Hyundai Santa Fe?

What do you advise before I buy a Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0 litre manual diesel with 56 plate that has done 11,3000 miles?

Santa Fe is rusting away - do I have any recourse with Hyundai?

I have just MoT'd my 60 plate Hyundai Santa Fe with 45k on the clock. I have been told that the engine sub frame is badly corroded and needs replacing at a cost of £1700. The mechanic said this should...

Are used car prices likely to drop significantly after Xmas?

I am looking to buy a 2010 plate Hyundai Santa Fe and wondered if I should wait until after Xmas? Will prices drop as dealers look to keep their cash flow going in the quiet post-Xmas period?

Need an economical 4x4 to tow a horse box - what do you suggest?

I am looking to buy an economical 4x4 that needs to be able to tow 2000kg, but also double up as my commuting vehicle - I do around 50 miles a day for work. I have around £10,000-£12,000 to spend. What...