Should I buy a Land Rover Defender for towing and launching a boat?

I want to buy a vehicle to tow and launch my 18-foot boat. A front tow bar makes launching a breeze. I also want a second car suitable to for regular visits to the tip. The Defender 90 seems to be the...

Pull the other one

I need to look for a replacement for our 1996 Peugeot 405 GLXD Turbo estate which we have had since 1999, not because there is anything wrong with it but because the weight and power are both well short...

Which reliable, economical four or five door car would you recommend?

I currently have a 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 coupe and a 1989 Mercedes-Benz G Wagon (that runs on LPG and petrol). Both have done over 140,000 miles and I tend to keep cars for a long time. I like both vehicles...

Buying a 4x4 for caravanning around Europe

We want to tour Europe with a four-berth caravan for about the next three years. So, heavy duty mileage, and possibly a heavyweight caravan. We think we need a 4x4 for the job, as it will be able to handle...

What is the best small 4WD for towing and light agricultural use?

We have a Mazda 6 and, last week, we bought eight acres of land for livestock farming, so we now need a vehicle capable of pulling a stock trailer, negotiating tracks and carrying loads such as bales of...

Towing Regulations, and Driving Licence Entitlements

I passed my driving test way back in 1964 and therefore can tow a Maximum Gross Train Weight (MGTW) of up to 8250kg. However, drivers who passed their tests on or after 1 January 1997, (allowing a few...

C-Class or Mondeo?

I have a KIA Cee'd 2.0 diesel which I use to tow a caravan of less than 1,100 kgs MTPLM max. It is a task that it does satisfactorily, albeit only nine or ten times a year. My annual mileage is around...

Getting rid of a second car

My wife and I drive between us a 4 year old Clio Dynamique S (19,000miles) and a 3 year old Grand Vitara DDIS SZ5 (17,000Miles) used to tow our 1325kg MTPLM caravan. Since retirement our annual mileage...

How can I prepare my Jeep Cherokee for a long drive with a caravan?

I used to use my 2004 Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD Limited to travel backwards and forwards from Exeter to Manchester. More recently we use hire cars, so the Jeep only gets used for social, domestic and pleasure...

I need a 4x4 to tow a horsebox and carry two children - what do you recommend?

I want a 4x4 that will tow an Ifor Williams 505 trailer with two 500kg horses, and carry a large buggy and equipment for two babies. I currently tow with a Mitsubishi Pajero which is used as a spare car,...