Do you know about the on/off nature of Toyota's Safety Sense system?

I wondered if you are aware of some major issues with Toyota's Safety Sense (TSS) system. TSS controls the pre-collision system, collision mitigation system, lane departure system, automatic dipping lights....

Can I replace the seatbelt in my Toyota Yaris?

The driver's seatbelt in my 2001 Toyota Yaris doesn't retract properly. I can't seem to find out how to replace/repair this myself. Am I best taking it to a garage or is there an easy fix?

We need a comfortable 4x4 for long distances and room for two dogs - any suggestions?

We're a retired couple who enjoy long road trips to Europe (Brexit permitting). We take our two springer spaniels with us and plenty of wine on the return journey. What car would you recommend? Wild weather...

Do you think there should be a setting so headlights are always on?

In recent misty weather the number of people without lights, or sidelights, on amazed me. From a safety perspective I believe that there should be one setting for lights on or off. If on and the ignition...

Nissan Qashqai or a regular estate?

It seems everyone and their dog now drives an SUV From where I see it if one of those hits you in your average size family car you will come off worse. At the moment I am looking at petrol versions of...

Buying a used Hyundai i10 - which model is safest?

Is there any difference in safety spec for the pre-2014 model and the 2014+? I would like to know the best model to go choose for use on mostly short distances with the best safety please.

Airbag sticker

I've just bought a new car and there is an airbag sticker on both sides of the passenger sun visor. Is there any legal requirement for this or can I remove it?

Emergency braking triggered with gently braking

I've just been driving my car and gently pressed the brake to slow from 40mph to 30mph, when I came to a full stop on the road. What could have caused the emergency braking system to trigger with gentle...

Exploding airbags - what's latest position?

Back in May you had this article which revealed a problem with potentially exploding airbags affecting certain Toyota, Honda and Nissan cars. http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/miscellaneous/2015-05/huge-number-of-uk-cars-involved-in-exploding-airbag-recall/ That...

Are newer cars really safer?

I bought a Ford Focus new in 2003 intending to keep it for a long time. Now 10 years on I am wondering if safety and crash protection has moved on enough to warrant buying a new car. I have two children...