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We are thinking of trading our Toyota Yaris diesel next year for the new Yaris Hybrid, which is coming soon. However, talking to our mechanic and the Toyota salesperson, we are advised that benefit from...
A friend spends a lot of time sitting in rush hour traffic and is thinking of buying a hybrid car in order to cut down on fuel consumption and emissions. He is impressed with the luxury and claimed fuel...
I have a RX400h, 2007 with 94,000 miles. Owned the car from new, full dealer history. I had a fault coming up on the dash saying 'hybrid system failure' and a VSC code. Car now in the Lexus dealers,...
I recently purchased a Toyota Auris hybrid. I did not expect to get 70mpg, but better than the low 50s which I appear to get. The garage says there is nothing wrong & Toyota customer service says it...
I'm still reviewing my options regarding the purchase of a used Toyota Prius (approximately two years old) for private use and work as a 'Private Hire' taxi. Unfortunately I can't afford the current model,...
I want to buy a 4/5 door, 4/5 seat automatic (hybrid?). I have about £12,000, and like the look of the Honda Insight. Is this a good option? I do not want a diesel.
We have two cars, Audi A4 and Corolla Verso, both 2004 and both Automatics. We are considering consolidating to one car between us. We would prefer automatic with cruise control and ease of access...
I am jumping on the green(er) bandwagon and considering these cars: A Focus 1.6 TDCi Zetec on a 10 plate £11k with approx 13k on the clock from Dagenham Motors. A Toyota Prius T-Spirit on a 06 or 07-plate,...
Which is the best hybrid for a 60 year old car fan? I'm 6feet 3ins and a Jazz owner for seven years.
My questions are: 1) How exactly does a hybrid car work? 2) How is the electric part recharged and how far would the average car travel on one charge? 3) Would the driver in reality use the petrol part...
 

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