What small reliable car do you recommend?

I'm looking for a small reliable car, cheap to run, tax and insure. I may use it for towing a 750kg lightweight caravan. What do you suggest?

What hybrid hatchback do you recommend?

I'm looking for a small-medium hybrid (self-charging) hatchback that I can use predominantly for 300 miles round trips once a fortnight. I'm looking for reliability, a strong safety record, efficiency,...

What small automatic is best?

We have just bought a Toyota Aygo X shift but my wife can't get used to it as there is a delay when she puts her foot down which makes her nervous on roundabouts. I think this is because it has an automated...

What's the best small automatic car for an older person?

We have an 80+ year old female friend who needs to replace a 2002 Skoda Fabia Auto. The reality is that she will not be driving for many more years would therefore prefer to spend something under £10,000....

What is a reasonable cost to replace lower arm bushes?

I have a Toyota Yaris and the OSF and NSF lower arm bushes are worn and deteriorated. The car passed the MoT in September and was serviced in January but dealer says I will need new bushes next year. Any...

How do I remove the front wipers on my Toyota?

I bought new wiper blades but I can’t remove the old ones (non-blade type) on my Toyota Auris. I presume my current ones have a hook attachment design but I can’t find any catch to press to get them off....

How does a hybrid work when the power battery is fully charged?

I recently bought a 2013 Yaris Hybrid and I am delighted with it. Is the 12v battery charged by the engine or from the power battery ? As I understand it, the power battery is charged by the engine and...

How much is my Toyota Yaris worth?

What is my car worth privately? It is a 2013 Toyota Yaris with 4 previous owners, partial service history, two keys, MoT passed.

What tyres would you recommend for a Toyota RAV4?

I have a new Toyota RAV4 and the only issue in my mind are the tyres fitted at the factory. They are Dunlop Grand Trek PT30 (225-60-18) and they do not grip as I am used too (previous two cars were Honda...

Will a used hybrid still drive if the hybrid battery is dead?

I am thinking of buying an older Toyota Auris hybrid, to benefit from cheap road tax. My question is what if the hybrid battery was not holding its charge, or was dead, would the car still start and run...