Choice of SUV - which would you recommend?

We are downsizing to one car and are spoilt for choice with SUVs. The Skoda Yeti appeals for its smaller size. The Kia and Hyundai have great warranties and are very well equipped. The Kia also has a petrol...

Failure of cruise control

Driving with the cruise on for 60-65 minutes, I stop for a stretch, which takes around 10-15 minutes. Back on the road cruise control will not set, and it takes around 25 minutes before I can set it again....

New Sportage - can this high fuel consumption be right?

I have just bought a new Sportage 1.6 GDi 2 based on the excellent reviews. However after two weeks have noticed that the fuel consumption never gets over 35 mpg. The manual states 37mpg urban, 42mpg...

Buying a 4x4 used car - what would you recommend?

I have a small budget of 3,500 - 5,000 and would like to buy a small 4x4. I have been looking around at these models: Toyota RAV4 (2003-5), Honda CR-V, Nissan X-Trail, KIA Sportage (2005). Two parts...

Buying a crossover for winter

Want to find a 4x4 look alike with high driving position for my wife and then fit winter tyres in winter. Ideally front wheel drive auto. What would you recommend please? Currently she has a Hyundai Tucson...

Replacing a Skoda Octavia Scout

I need a replacement for a 2010 Skoda TDi Octavia Scout (which has been a very good car - have loved the elevated seating position which is a must in my new car). I am looking now as the Scout took over...

Shipping a car to the UK from Australia

I have a 9 month old Kia Sportage Platinum here in Australia which I've owned from new, and absolutely love. Potentially moving back to the UK in 6 months time and am keen to keep the car (i.e. ship it...

Versatile 4wd family car?

I wonder if you'd be able to help me. I need a car to serve a number of purposes. It needs to be 4wd and estate shaped or an SUV/crossover. It must be able to cruise happily on the motorway to and from...

Want to replace our two cars - what do you recommend?

We currently run two cars and would like to replace one or both in the next couple of months. My husband drives an 03 plate Toyota Corolla vvti 1.6 and commutes about 50 miles per day - half on pretty...

iX35/Sportage ride comparison

I understand that these two cars are basically the same underneath. However, in the review of the Kia you comment that the ride could be better and that it is noisy at speed. Does this also apply to...