Is my 2006 Toyota Prius likely to develop problems as the mileage passes 100,000?

I have owned from new a 2006/56 Toyota Prius for five years. At 15,000 miles per year, the current mileage stands at 75,000. It has been maintained by Toyota throughout, and apart from the failure of the...

Which manual car could we buy to replace our 2000-registered Lexus IS 200SE?

Your reply about the new MoT made me think that perhaps I should consider changing my 2000-registered Lexus IS 200SE. As an 80-year-old we do around 5000 miles a year, with a high percentage of short journeys....

Thanks to Robins & Day for eventually repairing our Peugeot 107's clutch.

I purchased a new Peugeot 107 in late September 2008 for my wife. It has always been serviced where it was purchased: Robins & Day in Morden London. It has completed 16,000 miles. Recently it developed...

Cheap and reliable

I need a car up to £2000 for the nursery run then on to work along pot holed lanes to replace my 95 Carina E. I'd like a 2003 Avensis or maybe a Panda. It needs to be durable, reliable car with low running...

What potential problems with an Avensis CVT?

I am thinking of buying a 2010 Avensis tourer 1.8L with CVT gearbox. Having browsed your reviews and other sites I can not find a long term reliability review for the Toyota CVT. Some say CVTs are good...

Sell or keep an A-Class?

We purchased our A-Class two and a half years ago for £4000. It had 30,000 miles on the clock and 1 elderly owner, all the service history was there and it looked immaculate, its the long wheel base...

Buying a 2008 Mondeo petrol - problems?

I am thinking of buying a Ford Mondeo estate 2.0 petrol. Would you recommend this model, does it have a DMF and are there known reliability issues with the DMF? I am also thinking of getting a Ford Focus...

Should I sell my 2004 Mercedes-Benz E270 to avoid problems in the future?

I purchased a Mercedes-Benz E270 CDI Elegance Estate on 1 September 2004. It has only done 55,000 miles, is in excellent condition and has been serviced regularly. Due to its age, should I think about...

Should I buy my old company Mondeo to use as a commuter?

I've lost the use of a company car, have never bought a used car before and I was thinking of spending £1000 - £2000 on a car to get me 10 miles each way to work and other very short trips. My biggest...

What should we look for when buying a Toyota Prius hybrid?

My wife needs to replace her 2002 Toyota Yaris, partly due to its age and partly as she needs a larger car due to growing children and sports bags, etc. I would like her to have a Ford Focus, but her heart...