Will mild hybrid cars be subject to EV pay per mile?

They might introduce a system where you pay by mile if you own a hybrid or an EV car. Will this charge also apply to mild hybrid cars like the Suzuki Vitara 1.4?

How can I work our what kind of automatic is fitted to a Suzuki Vitara?

I am looking to buy a Suzuki Vitara or S-Cross from 2016 onwards but it needs to be an auto. I heard that at one point they had CVT gearbox then went onto torque converter. Now some come with the AGS robotised...

Which battery on my hybrid restarts the car using start/stop?

My 2022 Suzuki Vitara 1.4 hybrid has two batteries. One under the bonnet (in the engine compartment) and one under the passenger seat. Suzuki UK has informed me that it is the passenger seat battery that...

Should I put E5 fuel in my car if I'm not going to use it for six weeks?

Should I add E5 fuel to my 2022 Suzuki Vitara if I'm not going to use it for maybe a month or six weeks? I read somewhere that E5 is more stable but I read somewhere else that it attracts water and will...

Can I fit smaller wheels to improve the ride of my car?

Can I change my standard 17-inch wheels to 16-inch on my 2017 Suzuki Vitara to make the ride smoother? My current tyres are all 215/55/R17 94V Michelin cross climates which are nearing end of life. I...

Who provides traffic announcements?

I drive a 2018 Suzuki Vitara which I bought in 2021 and still remember the first time I heard a loud announcement in the car telling me 'Caution, A406 traffic disruption, speed 30km' It was quite a surprise...

Do I need beam converters for driving in France?

I have a 2019 Suzuki Vitara SZ-T 1.4 boosterjet, do I need to get beam converters for my lights to drive in France? When buying the car the sales and service manager said it had flat beams so I would not...

My Suzuki Vitara makes a strange noise when braking in reverse, should I be worried?

We have a Suzuki Vitara 2021. On reversing and applying the footbrake the car makes a loud whooping type sound. We have been told by our dealer that this is normal with the Vitara and the pads we are using...

How much should a replacement car key cost?

Sadly I lost a key from my 69 plate Suzuki Vitara. I obtained a new one from the dealership which they programmed for me. This 20 minute job cost me £144. This equates to approximately a 2,500% mark up...

What's the best small off-roader?

I need a compact 4x4 with good fuel economy and lots of ground clearance for bumpy tracks. Good boot space would also be a plus. I'm thinking of buying a Toyota Urban Cruiser but would value your opinion....