Rust and water ingress on new car - should I reject it?

I recently bought a new Suzuki S-Cross and on collection day I noticed a small area of rust on the edge of one of the panels, which looked like it had been missed when the car was being spray-painted at...

Can you recommend a small 4x4 vehicle for use in snow?

My wife and I have recently moved house and need to consider whether or not to exchange our MX-5 for a small 4x4. We now live on an unadopted road and will be well within the snow line if future winters...

Can you recommend an automatic 4wd vehicle with decent load space?

I have a 2010 Mercedes-Benz B180, bought 18 months ago when an automatic gearbox was dictated for health reasons. I need to change to a small 4WD as I live in the New Forest, so roads are narrow and edges...

Are there any small automatic 4wd SUVs other than the Peugeot 2008 and Suzuki S-Cross?

I have seen you write about the merits of the Peugeot 2008, but it isn't possible to get Grip Control with the automatic version. The new Suzuki S-Cross has ALLGRIP and CVT in the 1.6 version. Are there...

What's the best SUV for £30k?

I need to replace my 2008 Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion with something bigger to carry my grandchildren and the occasional set of golf clubs. I am considering the Volkswagen Tiguan, Mazda CX-5, Suzuki SX4...

Are there any drawbacks to buying the discontinued Suzuki SX4 at discount?

My wife and I own Suzukis, a Splash and an SX4. It appears that a new SX4 is in the offing and that the current version is available VAT-free, presumably to clear old stock. Could you briefly explain the...

Is there a good alternative to the Fiat Panda 4x4?

My Fiat dealer tells me that Fiat Panda 4x4 are no longer made. Are there any alternatives?