Which hatchback for short journeys?

I drive 8000 to 9000 miles per year, mostly shortish distances. I have to replace my Honda Accord diesel. I would like a 4-door saloon or hatchback, petrol at about £10,000 without trade-in, not more than...

Toyota extended my warranty after replacing the engine in my RAV4.

I bought my 2007 Toyota RAV4 new with a three-year warranty. It has always been serviced at a Toyota dealer and after its five year 50,000 mile service in December 2012 I was told that there was a problem...

Which used automatic for £7000?

I am looking to but a used automatic hatch-back car in the range of £5000-7000 for my small family of three. I have few options in my mind as listed below. Would you please help me decide? Options in...

High mileage hybrids optimum time to change ?

Have 3 year old Prius which have had from new and has done 80k - should I change now or keep for another 2 to 3 years ?

Replacing a Prius - what with?

My Prius will be 5 years old in May (55,000 miles). I am very keen on low emissions and enjoy an auto gearbox. I am thinking of changing it this year. I would be grateful if you could advise current...

The rear seats on my Avensis feel too tight?

The rear seatbelts on our owned from new Avensis do not allow general movement in use unlike the front seatbelts. Once set the belt tightens with passenger movement but will not release no matter how...

My Corolla Verso has had repeated faults - can I demand a full refund?

I bought a Toyota Corolla Verso from a garage at the end of August 2012. Since buying the car I have had numerous problems with it, ranging from electric windows not working to malfunctions of the brakes...

Why aren't winter tyres made compulsory in Britain?

This year, for the first time I have fitted winter tyres to my Avensis. They are very impressive on snow, but also, as reported recently in Motoring Telegraph, significantly improve grip and stopping distances...

Why are Toyota's mpg figures so far removed from reality?

It can surely be little short of misleading to promote the Toyota Prius based on one particular quality, which, in real life, will never be displayed or achieved. I would reiterate that I am happy with...

Which car to replace my Peugeot 307?

At the moment I have a 56 plate Peugeot 307 diesel and do only about 5000 to 6000 miles a year. I am retired, 68, looking for something economical with five doors, petrol or diesel?