choosing own repairer

A couple of days ago I had an accident. I hit another car from behind. Seems like this will be my fault but: Question 1: The vehicle i drove in to had tinted back lights. So I didn't know what the driver...

Paint protection

I'm buying a new Toyota Avensis, with metallic paintwork. Dealer recommends Paintseal treatment costing £400+. Is it worth it? (I've no wish to DIY.)

I bought a Toyota IQ-2 which missed its first service by 1000 miles - what problems could this have caused?

I bought a July 2009 Toyota IQ-2 from a reputable dealer last weekend after receiving a good trade-in value for my car. The advert said that the Toyota had a full service history and had done 11,004 miles....

Which Car

I need to buy a car for my wife, who will be using it for mainly short trips with our two young children. I am ruling out diesels due to the DPF issues with short trips, and it'd be a false economy when...

Which small, cheap tax car would you buy?

I have recently had a baby so the BMW 330 has to go, as it's not that baby friendly. So we are looking to get a small car that is cheaper to run. We also have Pegeout 307 so we don't need a big car really....

A high seating position

I have driven Audi 80s and A4s since 1993, but my wife and I are now finding our car uncomfortable and difficult to get in and out of. I am about to retire and want to change the car. I want a high seating/ingress...

Faulty audio on Prius

We have a 45 month old Prius. The Radio/CD player was changed at around 2 years because some CDs became locked inside. There is a stick-on label with instructions on loading and ejecting CDs (which we...

Fuel Consumption of Auris hybrid.

I recently purchased a Toyota Auris hybrid. I did not expect to get 70mpg, but better than the low 50s which I appear to get. The garage says there is nothing wrong & Toyota customer service says it...

Noisy suspension

My 2007 Toyota Avensis 1.8 petrol is very noisy, making a rumbling noise on even slightly rough roads. It is on 16" wheels and the noise was apparent with original tyres and still is with new Bridgestone...

Are Toyota Prius II hybrids suitable for use as taxis?

I'm still reviewing my options regarding the purchase of a used Toyota Prius (approximately two years old) for private use and work as a 'Private Hire' taxi. Unfortunately I can't afford the current model,...