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It’s difficult to say what could be causing the problem, because it would seem to be intermittent ad they are the hardest problems of all to solve. By turning it off you are in effect rebooting the computer, so it will run normally until the next time it detects the problem. To have any chance of diagnosing the problem it needs to be evident when the mechanic does his check. If it’s not there’s nothing to see. It could be a number of things; all you can do it to persist in the hope that it will show up during a diagnostic check.

To remove the radio in T6-generation Ford Rangers start by using trim removal tools to pop off the clipped-on trim panels next to the radio and fan control console. There is a screw on each side behind each of these holding the black radio unit in, which you will need to remove. You can then pop out the lower part of that black trim, housing the cigarette lighter and power socket. You then need to use trim removal tools to lever the vents either side of the radio screen out. The left-hand side should start near the door and work in towards the radio. Once these pieces have been removed pull the trim that sits between the radio screen and the controls, starting with the right-hand side piece, then pull the left-hand piece which runs all the way to the left-hand door. There will be six Phillips-head screws holding the control panel and screen to the car, which all need to be removed. Once the control panel has been removed you can then undo four more Phillips-head screws to remove the radio unit itself.

The Prado’s GVM is 2850 kg, and it will tow 2500 kg, the maximum GCM is 5350 kg. You could load your caravan up to 2500 kg.

That's the big question on our lips too John, and I'm afraid we won't be able to answer it until we drive it when the car arrives in June. Given the Mustang's popularity, I'd be very surprised if dealers were willing to deviate much from the recommended price after launch. Perhaps 18 months down the track when demand subsides though! 

I would want to check the diff locks to make sure they fully unlocked after you checked them, so I would take it to the dealer. They would also be able to check the wheel alignment for you. You can get the car serviced anywhere you like, you can do it yourselves if you are qualified mechanics without affecting the new car warranty, but you would have to take it to a Toyota dealer to take advantage of the capped-price deal.

You don’t say if it’s a petrol or a diesel, but no, it’s normal, although there are reports of smoke from the i30. If it was a diesel I would suggest there is a problem with the turbocharger, but something is clearly wrong and you are right to have it checked, particularly as it is still under Hyundai’s new car warranty.

It does sound as if the compressor is cycling too frequently. Take it too an air-conditioning mechanic and have the system checked. The fluid might need topping up.

The Dualis is a solid and generally reliable car, and if it is in good mechanical condition and has been regularly serviced it shouldn’t give you too many headaches for the next few years, but it’s impossible to say with any certainty that it won’t either.

If they won’t come to the party and help you out you could go to the NSW consumer affairs people and ask for their advice. You could also contact the consumer affairs people in Queensland, as the dealer is based there, and would come under the Queensland law. I doubt that you will get far, however, as you signed the contract without properly checking it.

They shouldn’t be very old, but it depends on the stock being held by the carmaker and the tyre company that supplies their tyres.

I would suggest you check the tyres on other MGs and see if they are the same as yours. From your question I guess you believe the dealer has switched tyres on your car while it was in for service. If you do then perhaps the best thing is to confront the dealer about it.