Flaky paint on a Toyota Auris - what are my rights?

Thirteen months ago I bought a Toyota Auris. I paid extra to have body moulding protective door strips added to the car and for them to be colour matched (sprayed) to the car. However, nine months later,...

Which small car for a 17-year-old girl?

My 17 year old daughter is about to learn to drive. She will have a 25 mile round trip to college 3-4 times a week, plus outings for socialising. We live in rural North Wales so any car must be totally...

How long will the battery last on a hybrid?

I'm thinking of buying a second hand hybrid, can you please can you tell me at what mileage I should be worrying about renewing the battery pack, and the cost?

Keyless entry and ignition

This is information that your readers may find interesting. I had been having intermittent problems with the keyless entry and ignition system on my Toyota Yaris. I called the AA and they said it may be...

Buying an SUV with auto 'box - what's best?

I am looking for a mid-sized SUV with a petrol engine and auto ‘box. My wife already has a 2011 Suzuki SX4, but this is a tad too small for all our camping gear and the seats are painful on long trips....

Timing belt or chain on a Toyota Yaris?

Thinking of buying 1.4 diesel Yaris 2010 52000 miles - does this have timing belt or chain?

Cost of a replacement drive shaft?

I have been charged £409 plus labour for a replacement n/s drive shaft in my 2008 Toyota Verso. Is this reasonable?

Buying a new SUV - petrol or diesel?

I am in the market for a new SUV and have narrowed my search to the Ford Kuga or Toyota RAV-4 4. The salesman at Ford has told me a diesel would not be for me as my car would be laid up for weeks at a...

What's the best car for a driving instructor?

My wife is a driving instructor and is considering replacing her three year old Toyota Yaris (petrol). Most driving instructors appear to use diesel cars but with the inevitable short journeys and stop/starts...

Toyota Yaris or Ford B -MAX?

I'm thinking of buying a new car, but cannot decide between the Toyota Yaris Hybrid or Ford B-MAX. My annual mileage is mostly short journeys and I intend to keep the vehicle for five years. Taking in...