Do seven-seater hybrids exist?

I am looking to get a new large family car with the space for three child car seats in the back. I am really attracted by the idea of a petrol hybrid as we only do low miles in inner London. Ideally...

What's the best small 4x4 for £16k?

I am planning to replace my Volvo XC90 for a slightly smaller 4x4 with decent economy. My budget is £16,000 and I have been looking at the MINI Countryman, Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V I like all three,...

Why won't my Toyota Rav4 start?

Around a month ago the engine of my diesel Toyota Rav4 (2009 model) was replaced under warranty (known fault/head gasket). Since then it has had in intermittent problem with starting. It turns over fine...

Does our Yaris have a steering fault?

My wife has a 2012 Toyota Yaris 1.33 CVT with 8000 miles on the clock. She has had it from new, but I have just started driving it and have noticed a couple of things. 1. when steering, not necessarily...

Need a cheap and reliable car for £2000

I'm a medical student soon to graduate and I need a small reliable car to get to the hospital in. I will probably clock up 12,000 miles over the year but I'm likely to be placed in London after a year...

Can you recommend a reliable second hand estate?

Can you help me choose a reliable used car for taxi use with 45+mpg? My budget is £4500-£5000.

Engine management light problems with Toyota Yaris

The engine management amber warning light on my daughter's Toyota Yaris (2007 model) comes on intermittently. A couple of years ago this was diagnosed as a faulty lambda sensor, which was replaced but...

Is the Toyota Prius a reliable used car?

I am interested in cutting my car's running costs. At the moment I have a 2002 Ford Focus 1.6 petrol, which isn't great on fuel and is expensive to tax. The boot is also on the small side. I am interested...

When should I change the oil in my Astra?

After much deliberation I've finally changed my less than impressive Toyota Auris diesel for a new Vauxhall Astra. I decided to get the new 1.6 CDTI whisper diesel, which is proving to be a fantastic engine...

Toyota RAV4 - is auto or manual best?

Are there any problems with automatics Toyota RAV4a? I will not be going off road but do live in rural North Wales so do get snow in the winter.