Can using the recommended oil in the Land Rover Freelander 2 hasten camshaft damage?

The p/ex value of my Freelander 2 via a dealer makes the economics of selling unappealing, given its low utility of 27,800 miles. Following a substantial bill to repair the rear differential last week...

Limiting DMF damage?

What driving techniques (if any) would you advise to limit damage to Dual Mass Flywheels - I have a Freelander 2 (09 plate)?

What should we ask the dealer about a used Freelander

We are looking at buying a 58-Plate Freelander 2 GS, one owner with full service history. It has 94k on the clock - is this too high? Are there any questions we should be asking the dealer? The price is...

Run flat tyres

My wife and I so much agree with your belief that "run flat" tyres might well save our lives but can find no input on which manufacturers other than BMW offer them on new vehicles, could you please advise...

What tyres for a Freelander 2?

I've just bought a Freelander 2 (2010 - done 16000 miles) What are the best tyres to achieve good wear rate and quiet ride? Will do mostly 95% main roads and will need 4x4 in winter snow. No real offroad...

Why don't the automatic headlights in my Freelander 2 come on in fog?

I write to alert readers to potential unintended consequences of using headlights on auto setting. Such a facility is fitted to my Freelander 2 and I leave it on that setting most of the time. However,...

Rumbling Freelander

I have a 59 plate Freelander 2 fitted with Pirelli Scorpion Zero 235/60 R18/103V Tyres. The car has done 21,500 miles and the near back wheel has developed a rumbling noise over about 50 mph. My dealer...

Why are the rear brake discs on my Renault Koleos wearing faster than the fronts?

I run a Renault Koleos Privilege 150, and a cracking car it is. I can't think why they stopped selling it. It recently went for its first MoT and I was surprised to be told that the rear brake pads needed...

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...