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We currently have 2 cars: 2008 Volvo XC90 D5 AWD and 2012 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI. A change in job/location means two cars are no longer needed. So we need one car that combines both - something big...
I have ordered the basic version of the new F-Pace, but am stretching my finances to do it. However, I am a little concerned that the version I have ordered is rear-wheel drive and I have heard some negative...
I have £12,000 to spend on a used 4x4 for towing a 1.5 tonne boat. I have short listed the Honda CR-V and Land Rover Freelander 2. What would be your recommendation be?
I have just bought a 2012 Honda CR-V. There is no indication anywhere on the car if it is four-wheel or two-wheel drive. The salesman told me that it is four-wheel wheel drive, how does he know? How do...
I am looking for a fun, low cost second car to take the dog to the beach or pick up something from the DIY store. I have £2000 to spend and want a petrol vehicle with all-wheel drive. I looked at the Suzuki...
I am very disappointed with my Fiat Panda 4x4. Although it is a comfortable and attractive car, it is extremely expensive to run (poor MPG) and in the first 16 months of ownership it required two new sets...
I'm moving to the Falklands and want to take a car with me. The terrain is rough and spares are limited. I don't want something too new as every thing gets a rough time but still want a safe and dependable...
I am torn between a 2004 Subaru Forester X AWD 2.5 and a 2005 Nissan X-trail 4WD 2.5. I want to know which is more fuel efficient; a constant AWD like the Subaru or a car which the driver can alternate...
I am looking for a 4x4 with good suspension (for off road/bumpy unmade roads), to tow a horse trailer - approx 2300kg weight gross (including two horses). It will also double up as family car, so it must...
I am looking to buy a low mileage petrol 4x4. I lke the Fiat Panda 4x4, but which others are worth looking at?
 

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