Should I buy a petrol or diesel Toyota RAV4?

I am about to purchase a used RAV4 to replace my lifesaving, sadly departed RAV4. Could you advise on the better option, either petrol or diesel? My annual mileage is 15,000.

Why doesn't our extended warranty cover gearbox repairs to our Toyota Avensis?

We had a problem with a knocking sound on our 2005 Toyota Avensis. We extended the warranty in September 2009, and had the car serviced and MOTd under their terms. We were shocked to hear that we would...

What's our used Toyota Yaris worth if we sold it privately?

We bought a used Toyota Yaris T3 last November as a second car with one previous owner. We are now thinking of passing it on. It is a five-door model with a full Toyota service history. It is a 55-plate,...

Did a moth set off my Toyota Avensis' car alarm?

The car alarm sounded one night in my Toyota Avensis with no sign of external disturbance. The same happened the following night, and as I used the remote to silence the system I noticed a large moth fluttering...

Which 4x4 should my father buy for use in snow?

My father struggled through the Northumbrian winter last year, getting his car through the snow. He has decided that a 4x4 is a must. He's got up to £15,000 to spend, would like something not much older...

Would you recommend a hybrid, such as a Toyota Prius, for motorway use?

Would you recommend a Prius or similar for motorway journeys, including on the Continent? If not, what's the drawback?

Will a diesel Toyota Urban Cruiser's DPF be ok with a 25-mile run each month?

I 'm thinking of downsizing from my Toyota RAV4 (01/2004) diesel and quite like the Toyota Urban Cruiser. I do about 6000 miles pa and you say the diesel is the better model, so if I give it a 25 mile...

Am I wasting my money by using Shell V-Power in my Toyota Auris?

Can you tell me if I have been wasting my money putting Shell V-Power petrol into my Toyota Auris?

Are the Toyota Avensis or Honda Accord likely to suffer dual mass flywheel failure?

My 2004 Mazda 6 diesel estate's clutch has failed for the third time at 60,000 miles. After some coercion, Mazda paid for replacements one and two (at 9000 and 22,000 miles respectively) but will not contribute...

Should my 2003 Toyota Corolla Verso with 31,000 miles have a new timing belt fitted?

My car is a 2003 diesel Toyota Corolla Verso with 31,000 miles. The handbook recommends changing the belt at 60,000 miles. My Toyota garage suggests it should be at six years, i.e last year, but age is...