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A guide would be $1500 to $3500. A more accurate price would be dependent on condition and service history etc.

A trimmer would probably repair it cheaper than Mercedes; the cheapest option would be to fit some seat covers.

It will be a problem with the antenna. Have your dealer check it for you and perhaps replace it.

First, talk to JLR directly, but at best they would probably only cover part of the cost of repairs as the vehicle is not five years old and has done 175,000 km. You could also appeal to Allianz, given that there is a history of problems with the transmission during the warranty period. 

I assume it won’t unlock using the remote, but guessing it probably would with the key. It could be an issue with the key, perhaps replace the battery, or with the sensor on the boot release.

It’s a dual-clutch transmission, which raises the question of a problem with the transmission or the electronics that control it. Have a dealer or an automatic transmission mechanic assess it for you.

You tell us you don’t want a ute, but I’m unsure of what it is you do want. Four wheel drives tend to be either a ute or an off road wagon, and neither would be particularly comfortable because you’re talking about a heavy-duty vehicle tailored for off-road use. There’s always the Toyota Landcruiser.

Make sure the camera lens is clean and there’s nothing obstructing its field of view. If all is well there have a dealer check it.

On such a new car there should be nothing major to be concerned about, and you’re on a good thing with the Prado, which makes it even less likely that it would have an issue. Simply make sure that it has been serviced according to Toyota’s recommendations, and that it hasn’t been crashed.

Exploding sunroofs are not unknown, they can occur on any vehicle, but the cause is difficult to determine. She could have an automotive glass company take a look at it to see if they can spot anything amiss with it.