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What is the best, economical commuting car for £5000?

I just started a new job in which I'm doing 120 miles a day, mostly motorway, five times a week. What would be the most economical car to commute and what...

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KIA Toyota Hyundai Cee'd 2012 on Auris 2013 on i30 2017 on

Should I get a petrol Peugeot 308 or a Toyota Auris Hybrid?

I'm waiting to view and test drive a Peugeot 308 Allure 1.2 (130) auto that is being moved to a more local dealership. It's a 2015 reg with only 4000 miles...

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Toyota Peugeot Auris 2013 on 308 2014 on

What's causing the intermittent power loss in my Toyota RAV4?

I have a Toyota RAV4 CVT 2014 petrol, that has an intermittent loss of power when trying to pull away particularly from a side. I'm not sure if it's the...

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Toyota RAV4 2013 on

Should my insurer give me a courtesy car equivalent to my vehicle?

I had a low impact bump causing damage to rear bumper and small dent to body work above bumper. I claimed on my insurance and my Toyota RAV4 was allocated...

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Toyota Suzuki RAV4 2013 on Celerio 2015 on

Why is it hard to select fifth gear in my Toyota Yaris?

I have a 2010 Toyota Yaris diesel six-speed manual with 70,000 miles on the clock. It's now very hard to select fifth gear. Ive had the car six months...

Tags: gearbox oil gear changes maintenance and servicing oil changes diesel cars owning nox emissions gearbox problem
Toyota Yaris 2006 - 2011

Is the Toyota Yaris as reliable as the Volkswagen Polo?

I don't do much mileage and want a car to last a long time. I've seen a 2015 Volkswagen Polo with less than 3000 miles on clock. I'm wondering if a Toyota...

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Volkswagen Toyota Polo 2009 on Yaris 2011 on

Do hybrids perform well for high-mileage drivers?

My lease car is due for renewal through my NHS leasing scheme. At the moment, I have a diesel Kia Ce'ed, for which I pay £105 per month. Prices have increased...

Tags: company cars fuel economy hybrid real mpg petrol or diesel? lease cars high mileage hybrid or diesel? motorway driving diesel cars consumer advice buying a hybrid
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What are the risks of buying a Euro6 diesel vehicle?

I really want to buy a hybrid car, but cannot find an estate type vehicle under £23,000 allowing enough room for my dog to be placed in the boot. I'm therefore...

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Toyota Auris Touring Sports 2013 on

Should I sell my EU6 diesel Hyundai i30 or my Toyota Auris hybrid?

I have a quandary as to which car to sell. My wife is getting a company car and we need to sell one of our current vehicles, comprising a 2015 Hyundai...

Tags: reliable hybrid selling buying and selling economical diesel cars warranty consumer advice replacing a diesel eu6 diesel restrictions
Hyundai Toyota i30 2012 - 2017 Auris 2013 on

Will using the air con on high waste fuel faster?

I have a 2017 Toyota Yaris. Will using the air con on high waste fuel faster?

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Toyota Yaris 2011 on