Which SUV for winter driving in country lanes?

We are retiring to Somerset this year and would like something to tackle the lanes in winter, so we are looking for a 4x4 of some kind. I currently run a SAAB 9-3 estate and would want similar boot space....

Should I service a car before selling it?

My father passed away very recently and because he had been unwell since the start of the year had not got around to servicing his three-year-old Freelander 2.2 diesel. I haven't yet decided whether...

Which wheels and tyres offer the best ride quality on a Range Rover RR Sport?

Do you have any idea about the ride quality of the Range Rover Sport TDV6 with standard wheels? Also, please advise which wheels and tyres offer the best possible ride quality if I choose the RR Sport?...

Has my new Land Rover Freelander 2 been 'clocked'?

Last week I purchased a new Land Rover Freelander II. The odometer in the speedo read just six miles, but the trip read 7.8 miles. This should be impossible unless the odometer had been 'clocked' in some...

Why are cars supplied with low profile tyres, and how can I improve the ride on my Range Rover?

I wondered if you would be kind enough to tell me why car manufactures fit low profile tyres to their vehicles as 'standard'. My brother bought a new Jaguar, which was supplied with them on, and he noticed...

Which seven-seater 4x4 to replace our ageing Nissan Pathfinder?

I have a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder diesel that has done nearly 70,000 mainly trouble-free miles, but is getting close to replacement as it stubbornly refuses to do more than 32mpg and the rearmost seats are...

My Freelander 2's autobox failure should have been prevented by a recall but I wasn't notified - what should I do?

Further to my earlier correspondence regarding autobox failure on my August 2007 Freelander 2 at 35,000 miles, the Land Rover dealer wanted £3500 to fit a new box and £2300 up front to buy it. The dealer...

Which luxury SUV offers good comfort and a quiet ride?

I have a four-year-old facelift Jaguar XJ 2.7 V6 diesel Sovereign, which I have owned from new and now has 98,000 miles under its belt. It has been a wonderful car, smooth, quiet, economical and reliable,...

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...

Which large automatic SUV is capable of towing?

My wife and I own a Passat turbo diesel estate and a diesel Shogun, both of which we are very pleased with. We are now retired and wish to only have one vehicle. We live on an un-adopted road, which is...