In-built sat-nav system - Toyota upgrades

In March last year I bought a new Toyota Avensis T4 (diesel 2.2) which has a great specification. One of the attractions for me was a top-class in-built SatNav system. Toyota are only too pleased...

What are the the tyre pressure settings for my Prius?

Do the Nokian winter tyres fitted to my Prius have the same pressures as the standard tyres which came with the car - the size is 215/45x17

I want to buy a Toyota Avensis Tourer - is this a good choice?

I wish to purchase a Toyota Avensis Tourer. I would like to go for the brand new model with the multivalve 1.8-litre petrol engine. Do you consider this a good choice? Are there any known problems with...

Where can I sell my cars and replace them with an MPV?

My husband, who sadly passed away recently, drove a Mercedes C250 which is under one year old with low mileage. I currently drive a Honda Jazz but I now need to sell both cars and replace them with an...

What should I replace my Peugeot 206 with?

I'm looking to replace my 2001 Peugeot 206. I’m looking for something no older than about four years and no more than £9000. I’m drawn to another 206 (now 207), but the Toyota Yaris and Honda Jazz have...

Auris failure to proceed

Oil warnings in my 2007 Toyota Auris TR VVT-1-S-A 1600cc Auto. The car has been regularly serviced by Toyota Mail Dealer. Without any "warnings" the car failed to start. We called the breakdown service,...

What small economical 4WD do you suggest?

We've just moved to a rural area, where the twice daily school run involves 6-8 miles - each way - of narrow lanes, which are sometimes flooded and muddy. And they will be soon be icy and snowy too! We're...

Can you recommend a small 4WD for driving in snow?

My daughter needs a car that will cope with an untreated hill in snow but is small enough to be easily parked. Is there a smallish, reliable four-wheel drive car?

What is the best small 4WD for towing and light agricultural use?

We have a Mazda 6 and, last week, we bought eight acres of land for livestock farming, so we now need a vehicle capable of pulling a stock trailer, negotiating tracks and carrying loads such as bales of...

What car £3000

Can you recommend me a car for around £3000 please? I want something that is cheap to insure and tax, and is decent on fuel but won’t cost a lot to maintain. I’m not overly concerned about looks or speed,...