What can we do to our Toyota Avensis's pollen filters to prevent hayfever?

We have recently had our car serviced and was told that our pollen filter needed cleaning. My wife has been coughing ever since with hayfever symptoms that disappear when she is outside! Speaking to someone...

Which tyres will reduce road noise in my Toyota RAV4?

I have a Toyota RAV4 XTR 2.0L petrol, automatic, 57 plate with 20,000 miles. I need to replace the tyres. Whilst I am happy with the Yokohama Geolanders currently on the car, are there any better tyres...

What should I be wary of when buying a used Toyota Prius Hybrid?

I'm thinking of buy a Toyota Prius 1.5 Hybrid automatic with cruise control and have noted that they have a standard manufacturer's warranty of 100,000 miles or eight years, so one over three years old...

What's the grinding noise coming from my 2008 Toyota Corolla Verso?

I'm getting a grinding noise from my 2008 Toyota Corolla Verso. I don't think it's the engine as the grinding/rubbing noise does not relate to engine revs and is entirely absent when driven slowly, or...

Does the Toyota Avensis 1.8 V Matic have cruise control?

Does the Toyota Avensis 1.8 V Matic TR spec have cruise control as standard? The vehicle was manufactured in June 2009, and this vehicle has auto headlights, auto wipers and bluetooth but no cruise control....

Can you recommend an automatic car with low emissions for £20,000?

I am looking to buy a new car with automatic transmission, and wish to stay below the 120G/km CO2 limit. I have a budget of £20,000 in mind, and performance is not that important. I know about the Toyota...

Walking car

A friend has decided to ditch his 2003 X-Trail diesel after its fuel pump failed. I am advising him on his next purchase. He travels 25,000 miles each year as he is an avid hill walker. 4x4 preferable...

Taxing work

Could you advise me as to the best car to buy for use as a mini cab? I need an automatic to save on my clutch leg; however, I've been getting conflicting advise as to whether to go for a diesel or petrol...

Out of Focus

A friend is thinking of changing her 3-year-old Ford Focus Diesel manual for another car. Could you advise what types of similar mid range cars are available (including the Focus) but with an automatic...

Will an automatic diesel Toyota Corolla be more economical around town than our Ford Fiesta?

My partner currently has a 2005 Mk3 Ford Focus 1.6 automatic. The fuel economy is terrible, averaging sub-20mpg. She does several short trips per day for the school run, each trip being about 2.5 miles...