Why does my hybrid 12v battery keep going flat?

My wife and I have had several Toyota hybrids since 2011. Our current car is a Yaris Cross which we got in Dec. 2023. It has done almost 18000 miles. Just over a week ago I got a message form the Toyota...

What small reliable car do you recommend?

I'm looking for a small reliable car, cheap to run, tax and insure. I may use it for towing a 750kg lightweight caravan. What do you suggest?

Are hybrid batteries fit for purpose?

You must be tired of people complaining about low mileage hybrid cars failing to start due to a flat battery, but a recent furthur problem produced some surprising information. When my year old Toyota...

What's the best automatic small car for an older driver with mobility problems?

I am a 78 year old woman with mobility problems. I need a small car with automatic transmission and automatic tailgate and rear view camera. Where do I start looking?

Why do insurance groups vary so much for similar cars?

I am looking at a Toyota Yaris Cross or a Honda Jazz as my next car. The insurance group for the Yaris Cross ranges from 11E to 14E, whereas for the Jazz it is 21A to 22A. For two, in many ways quite similar...

What small automatic car do you recommend?

We currently have a Hyundai i10 auto but want one a little bigger with a bit more 'go' and better able to deal with motorways. We are possibly thinking of a Ford Puma but are there better autos about the...

What small cars have heated steering wheels?

I have arthritis of the fingers. I am aware that the Toyota Yaris Cross has a heated steering wheel. Are there any other cars of a similar size which does please ? Hybrid preferably.

Which hybrids don't suffer from battery issues?

We currently own a Toyota Yaris Cross bought new in March 2023. Over this time we have had to call the AA several times to charge the small 12v battery as it has gone flat, the last time being after we...

What's the best small automatic 4x4?

I want a small 4x4 automatic with height to give me a good view like my old 2006 RAV4. What do you recommend?

What automatic small SUV do you recommend?

We are both in our late 70s and at present we drive a Suzuki Vitara which we bought new 2023. Due to knee problems we need to change to an automatic but Suzuki currently cannot supply an automatic. We...