How does a hybrid work when the power battery is fully charged?

I recently bought a 2013 Yaris Hybrid and I am delighted with it. Is the 12v battery charged by the engine or from the power battery ? As I understand it, the power battery is charged by the engine and...

How much is my Toyota Yaris worth?

What is my car worth privately? It is a 2013 Toyota Yaris with 4 previous owners, partial service history, two keys, MoT passed.

What's the best small automatic car for an older person?

We have an 80+ year old female friend who needs to replace a 2002 Skoda Fabia Auto. The reality is that she will not be driving for many more years would therefore prefer to spend something under £10,000....

Is there such a thing as too low mileage on a used car?

Our son needs to change his 14 year old Ford Fiesta, which has just scraped through it's MoT. His budget is tight for the replacement - £8k maximum. I have found a 9 year old 1.33 Dual VVT-i Toyota Yaris...

What's the best small car for up to £9000?

What is the best solution for my needs. I spend the summer in England and would like a smallish car for that period. Price range £8000 to £9000. I will only do about 1500 miles in that time. I realise...

What is the best year and model of Toyota Yaris?

I’m looking at purchasing an automatic Yaris or Yaris Hybrid. From research and asking around it seems like the 1.4/1.5 engine is the best to go for. However, my budget is £8k - £10k and getting this...

Which automatic cars under £10k have the best mpg?

I’m looking for an automatic under £10k that has good mpg figures. I’ve previously been recommended the Hyundai i20 and the Kia Picanto but the mpg ranges from 30 - 35 in some cases. Ideally I’d avoid...

How many types of hybrid cars are there and what do they mean?

I would like to buy a new or nearly new car (not older than 2019) but do not want a fully electric car as I do not have the facility to charge it at home. I don't understand what the different types of...

What's a good small car for an elderly friend?

I'm looking for a car for an elderly friend of mine. She currently drives a Hyundai i10 but it's old and rusty. She does not do a lot of distance driving so ideally something that is good around town,...

I need to replace my Volkswagen Polo with something big enough for a six-footer that is ULEZ-compliant?

My husband is well over six feet tall and struggles with small car leg and headroom. He also loathes driving my 2013 Volkswagen Golf because of its electronic handbrake. His car is a 2003 1.9L TDI Polo...