Is an older Land Rover a sensible buy?

I would like to buy a battered (but mechanically sound and roadworthy) old-style Land Rover for jaunts round the country lanes of the Gower peninsula. My impression is that Land Rovers are expensive to...

Which is the best wheel option for a Land Rover Evoque Si4?

I have ordered a Land Rover Evoque Si4 auto 4WD. This normally comes on 20-inch wheels, but there is a 19-inch wheel option. I argue that smaller wheels with larger tyres will give a softer ride and be...

Which offroad-capable SUV for use in India?

I have owned a Tata Safari SUV for five years and now wish to buy a new car. The car I require should have decent off road capabilities but stiffer suspension preferably, as most of the Indian state highways...

Is there a 4WD van available?

I'm a self-employed gardener and occasionally I need to drive up rough tracks to my work sites. I have a 2004 Peugeot Partner 2.0-litre HDi van and I would like to buy something similar but with four-wheel...

I'm really pleased with my BMW X3 for many reasons.

About six weeks ago I took delivery of a new X3 2.0i diesel after a wait of over seven months. It's my first BMW. I thought you might be interested in a short report. 1) According to the dashboard readout,...

Which pick-up is currently the best, taking into account their different specifications?

Volkswagen Amarok, Nissan Navara, Ford Ranger, Mitsubishi L200, Toyota Hilux or Isuzu D-Max. Which car is the best according to price and performance? Please give me advice for buying one of these trucks....

Which 4WD SUV to replace my Freelander?

Against my better judgement I have owned two Land Rover 1.8 petrol Freelanders and, as predicted, both have been unreliable with many problems over the years. Despite that I still like the car. It is the...

My Subaru 4WD pick-up is reliable, versatile and frugal.

I fully endorse DH of Bakewell's comments regarding small pick-ups. My little Subaru 4WD pick-up is an amazing vehicle and it's a great shame they were not updated and continued in production. Sadly most...

What do you recommend as a workhorse for rural use?

I have a 2008 Focus Zetec 1.8 TDCI estate with 42,000 miles recorded. You described the engine as "awful" and you were right. Despite remapping it has a considerable flat spot just above tickover that...

Which car would you advise for towing in muddy fields?

My daughter has enjoyed her 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI, but now it is time to change. The Golf has done all she could ask, including pulling a small caravan, except that it is not good at coping when towing...