Do repeated short journeys have a detrimental affect on hybrid battery range?

I'm thinking about getting a used Toyota Auris or Yaris hybrid, but I'm concerned about how long the hybrid batteries last and their replacement cost. I wouldn't drive the car often - once or twice a week...

My Toyota Yaris warranty ends soon - should I take out another warranty?

My Toyota Yaris will be out of warranty next year. What problems should I be aware of and should I buy a warranty from Warranty Direct as I have done for my other car?

Which cars are cheapest to insure for a reformed drink driver?

Which cars are cheapest to insure for a reformed drink driver?

I do very low mileage and short journeys, should I get a hybrid?

In the main, I only drive twice a day for 1.3 miles each way. Should I keep the Lexus IS 2.5 V6 petrol or swap to a small petrol car, or even a hybrid like the Toyota Yaris?

Is the Skoda Yeti auto gearbox problematic?

My wife favours a used Skoda Yeti petrol auto for local, rural journeys and the occasional long trip. I hear that the Yeti automatic gearbox can be iffy. Any recommendations?

If I buy a pre-reg 2017 Toyota Yaris hybrid, will it definitely be the new model?

I'm intending to buy a pre-reg Toyota Yaris hybrid quite soon. My last car was a pre-reg diesel Toyota Yaris bought in 2004 and it has served me very well. You have given a good review to the 2017 Yaris...

Should my son swap his Toyota Yaris Hybrid for a diesel car?

My son has a three year old Toyota Yaris hybrid - he's worried that resale value in a couple of years will be affected by new electric car technology. He does about 10,000 miles a year and it gets 62mpg....

What new small car would you recommend to replace our Qashqai?

We have a Nissan Qashqai 1.6 diesel automatic which will have to go shortly when the warranty expires due to many reliability issues. We want to downsize (now in our early seventies) and fancy a smaller...

Would my hybrid car benefit from premium fuel?

I have a new Toyota C-HR Hybrid in which I'll do about 8000 miles per year, mixed driving. I also have a 2016 Toyota Aygo semi auto in which I do about 4000 miles per year, mostly short journeys. Would...

What small car is cheap to insure for a teenager with low running costs?

What small car do you recommend for around £6000 - £6500. It must have five doors and five seats. My 18 year old son will also use the car so must be cheap on insurance. I can't decide between a Ford Fiesta,...