Subaru Forester 2015 Problems

AM radio is a very low priority for most makers these days. They are far more focused on digital audio. It's great to see you got what you wanted for radio reception, even if it meant a change of cars and brands.

The Mazda CX-5 is my top pick and I also like the Hyundai ix35 for value, the Honda CR-V as a city runabout, and the base-model Subaru Forester as a family car.

A well-designed seat should not need extra lumbar adjustment. I've spent the past week in an Outback and found the seats excellent in their shape, support and padding.

The current car is less than halfway through its lifespan, so it's about three years until the next all-new model. But we're expecting a minor tweak later this year.

There are dozens of boxy SUVs but if you already have an all-wheel drive wagon then I'd recommend the Subaru Outback. It's the bigger brother to the Forester, close in size to your Volvo, but cheaper to run.

The best value is the ix35, based on the warranty and service package at Hyundai, but the CR-V is the better drive. Both get The Tick but my heart says Honda and my head says Hyundai so you should crunch your numbers and do the best deal for you.