Can you recommend a reliable 4x4 for £5000?

We have a small farm and need to buy a used 4x4. It must to be reliable, versatile and able to cope with deeply rutted tracks in winter weather. We’d prefer a diesel, but fuel economy is not important....

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...

Can you recommend an all-rounder for use on a farm and longer journeys?

I have a 2011 Land Rover Defender 110, which I use on my farm and local journeys and a 2009 Honda Accord, which is used only about five times a year for long-distance trips. Service, tax and insurance...

Can you recommend a used Land Rover Defender?

I'm considering buying a used Land Rover Defender. The vehicle will be used only for short drives and I was wondering how much I should look at paying for a nice used example? Also what other similar...

Buying a 4x4 for the school run - diesel or petrol?

We are looking to buy a 4x4 for our two mile school run. We are keen on a BMW X3, but have heard that short trips are not good for diesels due to the DPF blocking. Is two miles too short a journey for...

Can I remove the DPF from my Land Rover Defender?

I am on my second Land Rover Defender after owning many saloon cars and two SUVs. The Defender is an excellent, simple vehicle, which was the main reason for purchase. I find that the second Defender has...

Would you recommend the Isuzu Rodeo for load carrying, towing etc?

My parents have a diesel Volvo V70 estate 4WD. It is facing more costly repairs as bushes are wearing. They have a small farm shop and regularly carry or tow small loads of around half a ton and tow a...

Which car for trips to the Alps?

I am looking to buy a new car which is comfortable for the frequent, long journeys to and around the Alps in all seasons. My wife will be my usual passenger and she has a back problem so access, comfort...

Which car would you recommend as a workhorse and for towing a boat?

I currently drive a Toyota RAV4 and have been extremely happy with its versatility, reliability and comfort. I need good legroom being 6-feet 3-inches. It has been a great workhorse, helping to move flat...