What do you think of the Subaru Forester for rural winter use?

We are looking for a new car and, living in a very rural location, we want a 4x4 but do not want a Land Rover type. We have seen a couple of secondhand 2004/2005 Subaru Forester 2.5XT Turbos for sale locally...

Should we buy a Nissan X-Trail automatic?

We currently drive a Nissan X-Trail, and for the North Yorkshire Moors in winter, have found it does just what we have asked of it. We plan to replace it with another X-Trail, and have been offered an...

Which large SUV is capable of towing a large caravan?

I am buying a large caravan and would appreciate your advice on which large car would suit my needs and budget with which to tow it. I can go up to about £16,000 and need a 4x4 diesel such as the Volvo...

Which 4x4 SUV do you recommend?

I’m looking to replace my 2003 Rover 75 Connoisseur with a good, dependable and economical 4x4. Reviews and comparisons of CR-Vs and RAV4s are pretty much split even either way as to which is the best?...

Which 4x4 SUV performs well in winter conditions?

We have a 2004 Audi A4 Avant Sport 1.9TDi 130PS with 55,000 miles on the clock which we were thinking of replacing with a 4x4, as we live in a semi-rural area and the Audi has struggled in the ice and...

Can you recommend a vehicle that will tow our 2680kg caravan?

I’m looking to buy a vehicle to tow a large Airstream caravan. My wife's Bentley GTC is too light apparently and we worry about long-term body distortion. Given the weight involved, 2680kg, I can only...

4x4 or MPV?

I am looking to buy a 2008 or 2009 Honda CRV auto or Ford Galaxy diesel automatic. 4 large adults, occasional 5th passenger and a very large dog! Have always had japanese cars and found them very reliable,...

Can you recommend an economical, reliable 4x4 to tow a horse trailer?

I wonder if you could advise me on the best 4x4 to tow a horse trailer and two ponies? Whatever we buy will have to be used for my work and as our family car, so it needs to be as economical as possible....

Buying my first UK car

I am looking to buy my first car in the UK (Northern Ireland), I would prefer to buy second hand and can spend around £5000. I work as a vet so will be driving long distances and need to carry a reasonable...

Hyundai or Kia?

If you had a choice between a Hyundai ix35 or a Kia Sportage which company would you go with. Both cars look the same to me, but I'm leaning towards the Hyundai as its warranty is unlimited mileage and...