Is it safe to buy GAP insurance from a smaller broker for my Land Rover?

When researching GAP insurance I came across www.ALA.co.uk on your website. I got a quote from the link and it turned out far cheaper than Land Rover, with what appeared to be similar T&Cs. I have been...

Why are spare wheels underslung on modern vehicles like my Discovery 4 and thus vulnerable to theft?

My 2012 Land Rover Discovery 4 went in for its first service and I was told that the spare wheel was missing. The service engineer at Lookers said they had seen a dozen similar cases where the cable is...

Second hand 4x4- what would you recommend?

I want to buy a second hand (up to four years old) large SUV/4x4 for £25,000. I have narrowed it down to a Lexus RX or a Land Rover Discovery. Priorities are boot space, reliability and running costs....

Does the Land Rover Discovery suffer from DPF problems?

I have been worried about replacing my 2006 Land Rover Discovery 3, which I believe doesn’t have a DPF. I want to buy a newer Discovery, but am fearful that my short journey to work (four miles) will cause...

Should I keep my Land Rover Discovery 3 or replace it?

I currently drive a 2007 Discovery 3 HSE with 75,000 on the clock. It has been problem-free and an excellent car (my fifth Discovery). I am considering a change at some time in the next year, and have...

Is it common for the electric parking brake to fail on Land Rover Discovery 4s?

I have a 30-month old Discovery 4 3.0d HSE automatic with 28,000 miles from new, with full supplying dealer history. It has just destroyed its electromechanical parking brake. The dealer thinks the shoes...

Which car do you recommend for towing a horsebox and carrying four children?

I have a 2005 petrol 2.4-litre Volvo XC90 with 60,000 on the clock. My dear wife recently put a tow bar on it to pull the recently-acquired two horses and trailer. When both are loaded I am concerned it...

I suggest that people should use dedicated independent specialist garages for repairs and mechanical work.

JB of Alton, the independent garage owner, is quite wrong in his comments. I can prove my point easily and confirm that what you wrote is right. We have local independent garages who serve the local community...

Land Rover Discovery Winter Tyres - Can I Do This?

I am thinking of replacing my Discovery 3 with a Discovery 4. Will I be able to use my winter tyres and wheels on the latter (255/55/r19)?

Which size wheels would you recommend on a new Discovery 4 HSE - 19in or 20in?

I have just ordered a new Discovery 4 HSE and specified the 20in wheels as a "cost" option. I still have time to change my spec. In your opinion would I better off sticking with the standard 19in wheels?...