Why does the temperature gauge on my car barely move?

My temperature gauge barely moves even after a good run. My Mitsubishi Shogun is a 2000 GLS 3.2 DI-D. Is this common?. Also my heating is only lukewarm is this connected?

Mitsubishi Shogun won't change gear

My 2001 Mitsubishi Shogun has developed a gearbox fault. It started as a small glitch when changing gears, but now the car won't move. It changes gears fine, but won't engage. I managed to get it towed...

Mitsubishi Shogun water leak

I own a Mitsubishi Shogun. It has two occasional seats that fold into the boot floor. However, the recess into which they fold down fills with water after driving in heavy rain. Mitsubishi can't help....

Mitsubishi Shogun - is there a problem with catalytic converters?

I am looking to buy a Shogun but am getting confused as to the model change from 2006. Some dealers say go for a 2007 onwards but one has just told me that after 2006 there is a problem with catalytic...

Mitsubishi Shogun won't engage gears - what's the fault?

Yesterday my 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun was running absolutely fine. Today, I came out and the gears felt a little stiff. Now I cannot get it into drive at all. Any ideas?

Buying a used SUV for £5000 - which car is best?

I am looking to buy a used SUV. I haven’t owned a car for a number of years, but friends tell me that German-built cars are best. I have looked at Range Rovers and the Lexus RX too. I have up to £5000...

Which cheap, reliable vehicle would you recommend for towing?

My 15-year-old Mercedes E-Class estate finally got scrapped last year, so I treated myself to an E63 AMG estate. I love the car and I can still get masses of stuff inside and on the roof, but I can't legally...

Buying a friends' low-mile Shogun?

A friend has offered us first refusal on their 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun SWB Equipe 3.2 Diesel with just 15k miles on the clock. It is obviously a very low mileage for the year however this is because it's...

Wheel alignment on a used 4x4

I am thinking of buying a 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun on a private sale, it is in good condition with 86k and service history. The current MoT has an advisory due to all four tyres beginning to wear on the...

Which German offroader?

I am from Pakistan.I am a regular vistor of your website and a great admirer of your expertise regarding cars. I am using Misubishi Lancer 1996 1.5, but now I am looking for a car to carry me, my wife...