another noob

Hi all i've been a lurker for a couple of months and finally bit the bullet. I've just left the Army (REME) so have fixed a fair few rovers. When i moved back to the uk i bought the missus a freelander cos she works out in the sticks and expecting snow i thought it would be a good idea....boy was i wrong lol. Anyway its a 05 1.8 so hopefully the cooling issues are sorted, i've just got to try and stop that friggin rear door seal leaking.
I know....i wouldnt of got the petrol either especially a k series(doesnt it look lost under the bonnet) but she wanted it and she will be obeyed.....if i'd said no she would of just gone back and got it when i wasnt looking!!!!