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Can I reject a car because the hybrid range is less than what I was told?

I have just got a '67 plate BMW 2 Series Active Tourer PHEV. I was (verbally) told the battery range was 28 miles by the dealer, I now find it is actually 13 miles. Is this grounds to reject the car?

Does the Toyota C-HR have a petrol particulate filter?

I am a bit confused regards the fitting of particulate filters in petrol engines. I noted on your site the following. "Petrol particulate filters were first introduced in 2016 here in the UK. They have...

What spacesaver will fit a Honda Jazz Hybrid?

Will the 15-inch space saver wheel from my 2015 (65) Honda Jazz SE I-VTEC fit on the new Jazz Hybrid (2023) with 15-inch wheels? I'm thinking of buying one.

What's the best plug-in hybrid SUV for £35,000?

I want to buy a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV). I have a budget of £35,000. I have a dilemma, I have supported Land Rover since the early eighties and would like to carry on supporting UK manufacturing....

Can you recommend a ULEZ compliant hybrid car?

I have a top of the range 4x4 2014 Skoda Yeti. When the ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) in London is extended in August I will have to replace it. My main concern is that I like the height and the comfort...

When should I replace the oil on my Audi SQ5 hybrid?

I drive a 2020 Audi SQ5 mild-hybrid. As I drive less than 5,000 miles per annum, I asked Audi to change my oil as it's a year old. They said it was unnecessary as the schedule is two years. Do you think...

Are PHEVs expensive to run and maintain?

I haven't seen any discussion on maintenance costs for PHEV. Presumably, it must be quite expensive since you are maintaining an EV plus an ICE?

Do diesel hybrids have DPF problems?

How do diesel hybrids cope with switching on and off, between diesel and battery, if they have a DPF fitted? Even a medium length drive might involve lots of battery power and the diesel never getting...

What is the battery life on hybrid cars?

I recently read, to my surprise, the batteries on self-charging hybrids only last about five years. Then the owner has a big bill to replace the battery, that cost thereby negating any bonus they had been...