What SUV for use in the States?

My son is about to spend a year working in Ohio, USA and will be driving between 300 and 400 miles each week. Because of the harsh winter conditions he feels he will need a reliable 4 wheel drive SUV....

Which SUV is most comfortable for elderly people?

Could you please tell me which SUV has the best legroom and roof height for OAP's with knee problems? Looking at a Honda CR-V, its swept-back roof line makes that one unlikely; so perhaps a Skoda or Subaru?

Could I buy a diesel Freelander 2 for short journeys?

I thought diesels were good for short runs. Is that not so? My daily commute is five miles each way. I ask because I am tempted by a Freelander 2. There’s one at a local reputable non-Land Rover dealer:...

Which secondhand 4x4 for offroad use?

I recently got stuck twice in a wet and muddy grass car park and in an allotment in a front wheel drive Volvo V50. I would be grateful for your views as to the usefulness of a 4x4. I had previous escapades...

Which car offers easy access and reliability?

We live in the far north-west of Scotland and have a 2005 Honda Accord Tourer Executive 2.2i CTDi with 115,000 miles. It’s now time to change. We are now finding it too low to get out of due to age and...

Should I buy this used Honda CR-V?

I reluctantly have to part with my very comfortable 31,000 2006 Volvo S80 SE D5 185 due to worsening back problems. A local garage has a September 2012 ex-demo Honda CR-V 2.2i-DTEC EX 5-door diesel (old...

Buying an SUV (petrol v diesel?) – what would you recommend?

I have up to £30,000 to spend but have a dilemma - my annual mileage is very low (about 4,000) and includes a lot of very short journeys. I am torn between a used 3 litre diesel X5, which my wife prefers...

Best soft-roader?

I am planning on buying a used 4x2 soft roader and have up to £20k to spend. I would like a mix of performance, resale value and economy. I drive about 10,000 miles per year and have considered a Yeti,...

Buying a crossover, or 2WD with 4x4 body. Which has best petrol engine?

I want to buy a new crossover, or 2WD with 4x4 body as I like the high seating position. I am retired and do little motorway driving so I want a petrol engine to avoid DPF problems. All reviews for these...

How should I drive my diesel Honda to protect the DPF, EGR valves and other diesel-related components?

I am taking possession of a new Honda CR-V 2.2 iDTEC EX auto at the end of the month. With previous diesel vehicles I have driven them from new following your guidelines with no problems. Unfortunately...