Why does the 2011 Toyota Yaris have more expensive VED than the older model?

The 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris 1.33 has a VED price of £30 per year whereas the 2011 Yaris with the same 1.33 engine, according to dealers, is £110 per year. Do you know why the reason is this?

What car would you recommend for high mileage, mainly motorway driving, on a £9000 budget?

What car would you recommend for 25,000 miles a year, mainly motorway driving? I have had Audi and Mercedes-Benz in the past but found that the rate they go through tyres makes them too expensive. I intend...

Has anyone else reported faulty tyre sensors on the Renault Clio IV?

We own a 2014 Renault Clio Dynamique 0.9 TCe. Over the last 18 months we've had three tyre sensors replaced (under warranty) due to a slow leak in the actual sensor body. We've now had another slow leaking...

What car would you recommend for comfort, reliability and luggage capacity?

Our 6 year old Jaguar XF Portfolio, which we like, is due for a change. Annual mileage is around 8000 - mostly short journeys, but 4/5 times a year 700 mile return trips. Main requirement is comfort on...

Can I leave winter tyres on my Audi A2 all year round if it does less than 1000 miles per year?

My wife's Audi A2 1.4 TDI SE (purchased as a demonstrator in 2005) has never had its 175/60/R15 tyres renewed. Our NCT (MOT) inspection notes the age of the tyres (without failing the test). As the annual...

Do the Michelin Cross Climate tyres have the mud and snow symbol?

I am looking at these for a Vauxhall Zafira Model C to be driven abroad where the tyres need the M+S (mud and snow) symbol to be legal. Everywhere I have looked online does not seem to explicitly state...

Which of our cars should we sell and what do we replace them with?

We have a 2013 Honda CR-V EX (31,000 miles), a 2012 MINI Cooper (25,000 miles) and a 2014 MINI Roadster JCW (7500 miles). All in good condition. We want to reduce the cars from 3 to 2 and still need to...

Can I get all weather tyres fitted on my new car instead of what the manufacturer puts on?

When I order a new car for Spring 2018 I would like it on all season tyres rather than what the manufacturer is fitting at the time. What would be the best approach to achieve this?

Can I give you this feedback on Michelin Cross Climate tyres?

We recently changed the tyres on a Nissan Qashqai 1.2 (17" wheels) from Continentals to Michelin Cross Climate tyres. WOW - an obvious all round improvement in the ride quality, noise levels and most noticeably...

What engine type and tyres should I get on my BMW X1?

I am buying a new BMW X1, considering the xDrive xLine spec. I have a 21 mile journey to work each way that is 90% dual carriageway and motorway. Every 6 weeks I will probably be doing a 430 mile round...