Would you choose the 2008 Toyota Avensis, 2007 Volkswagen Golf or 2007 Volkswagen Passat?

I drive about 20,000 miles each year including about three trips to France, during which time I tow a light caravan for no more than three weeks. I look for economical, reliable and comfortable motoring....

Why is the Honda Civic Hybrid so cheap?

I am thinking of buying a Honda Civic Hybrid or a Volvo C30. Why is the Honda so cheap (and with this week's offers even cheaper)? A local Honda dealer is offering me a Civic Hybrid 2009 SE with 4700 miles...

What's causing my Toyota Avensis to 'whoop' when the clutch is used?

My 2008 Toyota Avensis 2.0 D 4D TR was purchased in February and, due to a 'whoop' noise every time the clutch was used on start off, the Toyota dealership diagnosed a problem with the turbo and replaced...

Should my 2008 Toyota Auris have 2-3mm of free play in the clutch pedal?

Please could you tell me if its normal to have 2-3mm of free play in the clutch pedal of my petrol Toyota Auris 2008? I can push it down about this distance before I meet any resistance. I had it in at...

Does my 2005 Toyota Corolla Verso have a timing chain or belt?

Does a Toyota Corolla Verso 2005 2.0 d4d 114 bhp have a timing belt or chain? Does it need replacing after five years?

Which hatchback do you recommend for £3000?

I have a budget of up to £3000 to buy an economical and reliable hatchback. Can you suggest a couple of models?

Which eco-friendly car for £3000?

I am learning to drive. I would like to buy a eco-friendly car and I have around three thousand pounds to spend - could you advise me on what I could find for this outlay?

Toyotal Recall

Until recently, you used to extol the virtues of the Toyota Aygo, recommending the model to many of your readers who required a small 'green' vehicle. Your enthusiasm partly influenced me to buy an Aygo,...

Heavy breather

Could you tell me if you think the new FIAT (I think it is called a Ventiguila or something like that) coming on the market in July with a 1,400cc engine might be a good idea? Would the Toyota Prius be...

Spin doctor

I purchased a Toyota Auris 1.6 MMT in March 2007 and have generally been pleased with its performance. I only drive about 4,000 miles per year and it does what "it says on the box". However, now and again...