Why are Toyota's mpg figures so far removed from reality?

It can surely be little short of misleading to promote the Toyota Prius based on one particular quality, which, in real life, will never be displayed or achieved. I would reiterate that I am happy with...

16" spare wheel but 17" fitted all round

Just had my first puncture on my T Spirit, which has factory fitted 17" wheels. The compact spare is 16". I'm having to wait for the replacement tyre to be delivered, so am driving with the spare on the...

Car mats

I am buying a used toyota prius, which is fitted with toyota recomendid mats , the dealer insists that because of health & safety I have to buy new replacments mats is this true.

What are the the tyre pressure settings for my Prius?

Do the Nokian winter tyres fitted to my Prius have the same pressures as the standard tyres which came with the car - the size is 215/45x17

What automatic transmission congestion-charge free cars are there?

A 79 year-old relative wishes to buy a congestion-charge free car BUT it must have automatic transmission. I have spent some time looking in to this and so far have only really come up with the Toyota...

Downsizing wheels for winter on a Prius

My Toyota Prius T Spirit is fitted with 17" wheels. I am having great difficulty locating steel wheels to fit replacement winter tyres. I believe that the T3 and T4 are fitted with 16" wheels and thought...

Toyota Prius, Honda Insight or Citroen C1?

Would you rather buy an older Toyota Prius with low mileage or a newer one with high mileage? Would you go for the Prius or a Honda Insight or a Citroen C1? My insurance for the Prius is very high, also...

Changing to a deeper profile tyre?

I wish to change my tyres for a deeper profile. It currently has 215/45 R17W and I wish to improve the comfort and protect the rims better from kerb damage. Can I fit a deeper profile such as 50 or 55? Will...

How can I stop my Toyota Prius discharging its battery when not used for a few weeks?

I have a three-year old Prius and, on several occasions, the small auxiliary battery has gone flat when the car has been left unattended for two to three weeks. The Toyota service centre has suggested...

Are the speedometer and odometer in my Toyota Prius over-reading?

I've just bought a new 61-plate Toyota Prius which has a completely electronic dashboard display. Checking the speedo against a SatNav, it showed that at a constant 70mph indicated (held by cruise control...