adjusting tickover

I own a 2004 Toyota Avensis automatic with 127,000 miles on the clock. When idling the revs are down to about 400rpm, the car will sometimes stall. My mechanic (an independent) tells me that he cannot...

Can you recommend an economical, safe lease car for use as a city commuter?

I presently lease a Nissan Micra Tekna through the NHS trust l work for. The trust will not be undertaking any further leasing agreements when mine runs out in June 2011. I have decided to take on a personal...

Nissan impossible?

I hope you can help me. I currently own a Nissan Micra, just under three years old, mileage 8,400 (I only use the car for short journeys). I have looked at a Toyota Yaris, Honda Jazz and a Ford Fiesta....

Smooth customer - looking for the right auto

I like smooth quiet automatic cars and only do about 6,000 miles a year. I am thinking of buying a 5 or 6-year old Toyota Prius with 100,000 miles on the clock to keep the purchase price down. What do...

Bad seats mean I need to sell my Avensis

My wife and I have an '07 Diesel Toyota Avensis 2.2. The front passenger seat is not adjustable for lumbar reshape and seat flatness, but only back tilt and seat height. Is it possible to have a fully...

Should I fit new tyres to the front or rear of my Toyota Auris?

My Toyota Auris has done 21,000 miles. The front tyres are at 2mm and the rears at 4mm. Should the new tyres go on the front or the back?

Which is the best estate car?

I am looking to buy an estate car and am considering the Toyota Avensis and Ford Mondeo. I have discounted the Honda Accord and Mazda 6 as I think they will be too expensive. I do not want to spend more...

What car would you recommend to pull 1000kg of horse (plus trailer)?

What car would you recommend to pull 1000kg of horse (plus trailer)?

Which Toyota Avensis diesels have a timing belt?

Which of the Avensis D-4D diesel engines does not have a timing belt? I fancy one, but I've had enough of worrying about the belt change on other cars I've owned.

Are the Toyota Aygo, Citroen C1 and Peugeot 107 identical?

We need a cheap small secondhand runabout with low insurance, road tax and running costs and for teenagers to learn to drive in. The Aygo, C1 and 107 are essentially the same car, but I'm concerned that...