Which 4x4 for towing?

I have had a Subaru Forester Turbo for the last 12 years - fantastic car. I tow a twin axle trailer and we live on a steep hill down a narrow lane. It's rarely gritted in winter and I often find the road...

Buying a 4x4 for caravanning around Europe

We want to tour Europe with a four-berth caravan for about the next three years. So, heavy duty mileage, and possibly a heavyweight caravan. We think we need a 4x4 for the job, as it will be able to handle...

Hyundai Santa Fe: Do I need four-wheel drive for these conditions?

I am a lady driver living in the country side - up a mountain with a small narrow laneway up to the house. Conditions in winter are wet, mucky and sometimes a week or two of snow and ice. There are...

Advice on claiming costs from a Main Dealer for serious problem with a used car

On 13 July purchased 2006 Hyundai Santa fe from local Hyundai main dealer for £12500 described as 1 owner 43241 miles with 12 month warranty. 0n 28 August car broke down in Belgium at 44435 miles taken...

Which SUV for light off-road use in South Africa?

We need to buy a new car when we emigrate to South Africa. We will need a tough car as there will be a certain amount of light off-road use. Most South Africans drive the Toyota Fortuner, which is not...

Seven seater for family of five?

I need to replace our reasonably good C-Max with a seven seater for our family of two adults, plus three children (5, 3 and 1 year old right now) and occasional ferrying of their friends to school, clubs...

X-Trail or Santa Fe?

I have up to about £6k to spend and I have narrowed my choice down to the newer 06 2.2 Crd Santa Fe and a cheaper 04-05 Xtrail 2.2 Dci I like the look of both, I prefer the seven seater option of the...

Winter wheel and tyre sets for a Santa Fe

I have a 2011 Santa Fe with standard Kumho 235/60/R18 tyres. I need to fit winter tyres for the ski season, and understand it is preferable to fit complete wheel and tyre sets if the winter tyres will...

Buying new tyres - what do you recommend?

I have a 56 plate Hyundai Santa Fe currently on Hankook Dynapro HP 235/60R18/103H tyres. I need to replace two. Should I replace with the same or would you suggest I consider any alternatives? Your advice...

Tyres on a Hyundai Santa Fe

I have just switched wheels back to front as wear was uneven and the garage said the front tyres (now at the back ) had worn on the inside due to so many pot holes. I am thinking of changing the back...