Why has my Toyota IQ developed a clutch fault at 12,000 miles?

I bought a Toyota IQ 1.0-litre manual in June 2009 and overall I am delighted with it. Unfortunately, right from the start, I had difficulty changing from first to second gear. Eventually the local Toyota...

Need a reliable small car

I am looking for a petrol manual 4/5 door car for 4K/5K miles. Reliability and economy are important to me. What models/manufacturers should I look at?

Can't keep my Avensis straight on the motorway

2009 Avensis Tourer will not keep straight line on motorway. Centring very variable. Have Hunter checked 4 wheel alignment as you recommended (very good service). All OK. But problem persists. I see...

Which cheap diesel car?

I've been looking into cheap diesel transport that has no DPF or DMF. I see you have recommended the Toyota Yaris 1.4 D4D before - does the Toyota Corolla and Toyota Auris also have the same chain cam...

Which medium-sized cars offer easy passenger access?

Could you please advise which medium-sized 4/5-door cars offer easiest access/egress for front seat passengers?

Which non-diesel for a three-child family?

I have three children, aged between 10 and 13. I am thinking about buying a Ford S-Max as it seems spacious and provides more flexibility on seating than our current estate car. I would ideally like an...

Should I replace my Honda Civic with a Mercedes-Benz which offers better access?

My present car is a 1997 Honda Civic 1.6 petrol auto, owned from new. I need better access with a higher seat and would like a 5-door auto petrol hatchback of a similar size, but which? A Mercedes dealer...

Can I rent out my Toyota IQ for a few months rather than sell it?

Last September I bought a new Toyota IQ, which I love, but I hadn't banked on being abroad for three months later this year, and now I can't decide whether to sell it (I do need extra funds for the trip),...

Buying a small car for my mum, but need one with high seating position. Any recommendations?

Buying a second hand car (£2-£3k) for my 76 year old mum, needs to be small but would like a high seating position for ease of getting in/out. She has had Micras to date, any recommendations please?

Buying a family car - what do you recommend?

I want to replace my 2007 (07) Corsa 1.4 Design with about 46,000 miles on the clock. It's been OK, but is a bit unrefined and gutless, and numerous parts are starting to fail/wear. I'm looking for a bigger...