How do I stop the alarm going off on my Toyota Avensis?

Help, I can’t stop the alarm going off on my Toyota Avensis. I dropped the keys and the buttons stopped working, so I tried the key in the door and the alarm started going off. I now can’t drive the car...

Which small, 'green' car would you recommend for a working nurse?

I'm a community mental health nurse who does approximately 23,000 miles a year, mostly in journeys of 15 to 40 miles. A good chunk of this mileage is made up of my daily rural commute of 78 miles, but...

Would you recommend the Citroen C3 Desire for easy access?

I need a car that will help make it easier for my 83-year old mother to get in and out of and I have limited budget. Could you comment on a 2006 Citroen C3.1.4 Desire for £1500?

What are the best tyres for the Toyota Avensis Tourer?

I want to change the tyres on my Toyota Avensis Tourer. The car has its Bridgestone ER300, which are pretty poor in all weathers. What would you recommend as a good all year alternative?

Is a hybrid worth the extra money?

Is the Toyota Yaris Hybrid worth the extra cost over a standard automatic? I want to buy a new and economical car and can't decide between the two.

Can I buy a diesel automatic crossover without fear of DPF problems?

I am about to retire and looking to buy a crossover, but am put off by all the dealers telling me I have to do at least 15,000 miles per year if I want a diesel. I do 10,000 miles. I also have driven automatics...

Which tyres should I fit to my Toyota Avensis for maximum longevity?

My Avensis is now nearly seven years old but has done only 40,700 miles, completely trouble-free. I therefore plan to continue running it until it starts giving problems. One pair of tyres will soon need...

Air flow problem with a Corolla?

I have a 2003 Toyota Corolla D4D - the air blower is working very poorly and the aircon is rubbish too. I understand that the aircon may be out of gas - but what do you think is the problem with the blower?

Want an economical family car, low tax and insurance but with a nice solid build and engine

I currently have an 04 Toyota Corolla auto (had it 4 months) but worry it's hard on petrol and don't like the loss of control with an auto. I would like to buy something a five-door hatch that's economical,...

Which petrol automatic SUV should we buy for motorway and local use?

Over the past four years our situation has changed. I no longer drive due to eye problems and my wife now does all the driving. She is in her mid 70’s. Until now we have retained our two cars, a 1999 BMW...