Jeep Problems

I HAVEN'T had any reports of Cherokees catching fire. Perhaps readers can tell of any experiences they've had. In the meantime I will ask the Jeep people. I would suggest you carry a fire extinguisher in the car with you, though it's 13 years old and not very likely it will burst into flames now.

IT'S an unusual vehicle, but one with rather limited appeal to military vehicle enthusiasts. I would suggest you contact your local military vehicle enthusiasts' club. I'm sure they will be able to help you.

THERE isn't a lot of history on the Jeep fitted with LPG, so you need to tread carefully. One reputable installer told me he won't touch the Jeep because of problems he had fitting an air valve system to earlier models, but he reckons a modern gas injection system would most likely work well. The problem is finding an SGI system that has been developed for your model. The best course is to ask installers what they can offer, then ask if you can talk to owners who have had the system fitted. But be wary. There just isn't enough history to be confident.

MY SOURCES in the LPG industry tell me there is no kit available for your car and you should be wary of anyone offering to install one. Before a dual-fuel kit can be sold it has to pass an emission test. Before you commit to fitting a kit, ask the installer for references from other owners and speak to them.

GO BACK to your insurance company and demand to have your car inspected. It sounds as if the collision did cause a problem with the suspension, and it hasn't been fixed.

I'D GO for the GQ Nissan Patrol. It's tough, plenty of parts are available and everyone knows how to fix them. I don't have any real problem with the Jeep, though early ones were poorly built and rather rudimentary with a small cabin.