What small, used automatic?

I am looking for suggestions for a replacement small car - I currently run a 2007 Fabia 1.4 diesel (estate) which manages a genuine 57mpg in the summer. Due to a recently developed (left) leg problem...

Which cars have a low boot sill for wheelchair loading?

My wife and I are both in our late 70s and we have a disabled son (spina bifida) who is 50 years old. We have two cars, one a Skoda Roomster, which my wife drives (and which is registered disabled for...

Toyota Service Basingstoke - can not praise them highly enough

Can you elevate Toyota to the customer service Hall of Fame please? My Avensis estate is nearly five years old and with 79,000 miles on the clock. After several months of a tedious engine troubles, Toyota,...

Which SUV to replace our 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan?

I am looking to replace a 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI 4-Motion, which has a towbar and has been a delight to drive. The whole of our grown-up family enjoys its roominess and adaptability. Its only drawback...

SUV with good ground clearance and adequate boot space

The time has come to replace my much loved Daihatsu Terios. I need a reliable 4 wheel drive automatic (dodgy knee). It must be able to deal with unmade country lanes, occasional off-road use and deep snow...

Electrical problem with my Toyota Yaris - what could be causing it?

Every so often the red warning light comes on and the car is stuck in 'N' so I can't move. The engine won't turn on. This usually happens when I'm waiting at a junction or traffic lights & want to...

I need a spare wheel for a long, cold weather tour.

I need a spare wheel to take with me on a Scandinavian tour up to the Arctic circle and back through Lapland. Even a space saver is better than a bottle of sealant. Any suggestions appreciated.

I'd like to recommend the new RAV4 with the 2.0-litre Valvematic engine.

In your reply to JT you wrote that you hoped that Toyota will put its 2.0-litre Valvematic petrol engine in the 2013 RAV4. I have a RAV4 bought new this June, and it has the petrol Valvematic 2.0 litre...

Which diesel SUV for rural use?

We currently drive a Mercedes-Benz SLK and a Fiesta but with both of these cars I am now experiencing back/leg pain after driving for an hour or so. Earlier in year we holidayed in the USA where we drove...

Buying a spare wheel/tyre as my car does not have one.

I purchased a RAV4 which came without a spare wheel, they give you a repair kit. I knew about this when I purchased the car and thought that it would probably be okay. I have rehearsed a repair using...