Uganda, Sept. 24 -- Hello Paul, I am in the market for a used SUV and I am looking at the VW Touareg, BMW X5 and Mercedes ML, all 2010 models. I would like to know which will be easier to maintain. Ronald

Hello Ronald, the 2010 Mercedes Benz ML will be an easier used Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) to maintain in Uganda. The three German brands VW Touareg, BMW X5 and Mercedes ML have close ratings in build, quality fortunes and technology challenges, performance, safety and comfort. However, when it comes to maintenance, the ratings change significantly in favour of Mercedes Benz.

My considerations for maintenance are; ease of access to or availability of the slow moving parts (brakes, suspension, engine repair, gear box repair and body part...