Is a hybrid car a good choice for towing?

I am thinking of changing my diesel Skoda Karoq for a hybrid petrol car - either a plug-in or self-charging. I am worried because I tow a caravan and most hybrid cars have small engines backed by an electric...

Can you recommend a hybrid family car?

I currently own a Hyundai Santa Fe diesel. We only use one car in our family and work from home so do our daily school trips and occasional trips no more than 6 hours round trips. Going full electric is...

Which hybrid cars do you recommend with a higher driving position?

What would be a suitable hybrid car as a replacement for a 2010 Ford C-Max TDCi? I like the high driving position that a C-Max gives. I do mostly local driving and longer journeys 4-5 times a year. My...

Can you recommend a car to keep for eight years?

We are looking to change our 11 year old Honda Insight. We are likely to keep the next car eight to 10 years, and realise we are in a time of rapidly changing technology. We are looking at a 2020 Hyundai...

Which SUVs have an electronic oil level?

I'm looking for hybrid SUV with electronic oil level. I was thinking about 2021 Hyundai Tucson or 2022 Kia Sportage but don’t think these come with such devices fitted.

Should we buy a hybrid car?

Should we buy a hybrid vehicle now or wait for technology and prices to improve? We are considering the Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid, but the price is almost double what we would pay for a Skoda Kodiaq petrol...

Can you recommend any 'self-charging' hybrids?

Is a self-charging hybrid as efficient, economical and 'green' as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV)? Can you recommend any 'self-charging' hybrids as I note that you give a good review to the Subaru XV e-Boxer?

Can you suggest some electric or hybrid SUVs for a £40,000 budget?

I currently have a 1.4 petrol Vauxhall Mokka X. I am looking to replace this with an electric or self-charging hybrid SUV. I need something to get my golf clubs in. I travel only locally but have relatives...

Do repeated short journeys have a detrimental affect on hybrid battery range?

I'm thinking about getting a used Toyota Auris or Yaris hybrid, but I'm concerned about how long the hybrid batteries last and their replacement cost. I wouldn't drive the car often - once or twice a week...

How long would you expect the Mitsubishi Outlander hybrid battery to last?

My daughter is considering buying the Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 PHEV. Can you tell me if it's a good buy for £20,000, how long a battery would last for and what the replacement cost would be? Thank you.