Toya will coax

I aim to trade in a Toyota Yaris GLS Automatic 3 door hatchback 1,299cc petrol, metallic blue, 150g/km CO2, registered 27-09-02, mileage, 21,000 (1 long drive per week plus 1 - 2 short drives). Good condition,...

Tricolor treat

I’m in the process of buying a car. What I need is a small car to use in the city to and from work. However, since I live in northern Italy, I will need to make a couple of trips to London every year....

ill logical?

I just tested a Dualogic FIAT 500. The box behaved perfectly. I was then set on a Dualogic Panda, but at the last minute was told that it was no longer produced. FIAT folk just do not seem to know if it's...

Kiddies car

Our 17-year-old son is learning to drive. Can you recommend a good second hand manual car with a budget of about £4k? He wants something with credibility, we want something that is as safe as possible....

Warranty extras - Nice little earners?

When I recently bought a new Auris hybrid, I was offered various "extras" in insurance and protection and wonder which, if any, you would recommend taking out. These are: 1) 3 years guaranteed paintwork...

Toyota Yaris: Senior service

Last summer I purchased a used Toyota Yaris from a local main dealer and in this purchase was given a 12-month warranty. Recently I have had to return the vehicle for warranty repair, leaking wheel cylinder,...

Enraging gears

Are you picking up any adverse comment on the gearbox of the Toyota Yaris 1.33 TR? My son bought a new one in May 2009 and from the word go it seemed difficult to engage gears. He wanted to reject the...

New car, old roads

I took delivery of a 3rd Generation Prius T-Spirit in September. It is my 3rd Prius. Every aspect of the car has been refined and improved and it is a delight to drive. There is however one problem on...

Advice Verso

First of all I am very impresses with your website and it is very simple and straightforward to understand. You have done a marvellous job. Can you advise what is the difference between Toyota Avensis...

Cutting the crass

I'm in need of some assistance. My mother is looking to change her 2006 Clio automatic and needs a car of a similar size. She wants something premium, I advised an Audi A3 however she feels its slightly...