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We’re looking to sell our BMW 330d Touring and get something like a Volvo XC60. I’ve not been keen on our car because of the low ground clearance. Are there any estate cars which have high ground clearance...
I would be grateful if you could help us in our quest for a new car. Currently we have a 2016 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso This is a great car as far as space utilisation is concerned, especially the boot...
My son is learning to drive and needs a small, first car. We live half a mile down an unmade track which is full of holes and ruts so a Ford KA, Nissan Micro etc. are unsuitable. Can you recommend a suitable...
I live down an uneven farm track and want to buy an electric car - maybe Skoda Enyaq. Do you have any idea what its clearance is like ?
I've just received my new Skoda Scala and the ground clearance looks high. It has 17-inch wheels, yet the distance between the tyre and wheel arch looks quite big. I feel as though the car is on stilts....
My partner and I are very fortunate to be taking early retirement and moving to Spain soon. Our property there is at the end of a 2km farmers' track, so we have been looking at cars with good ground clearance....
We live in rural Cornwall and go camping a fair bit. We're after a secondhand (less than £5000 to spend) car with a large boot and decent ground clearance as we frequently go down unmade/lumpy tracks....
What cars have high ground clearance?
I currently drive around 6000 miles a year, all short journeys but often down rutted tracks. I am looking for a second-hand car with good ground clearance for around £5k. I am looking at maybe a Suzuki...
I'm looking for a car with a forgiving ride and decent ground clearance for travelling over parkland. Four wheel drive is not essential and as I don't do more than 8000 miles a year I'd like a petrol with...