Should you switch the air conditioning off in a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV)?

You recently advised to keep air con on at all times to avoid damage to seals and gas escape etc. I have a Kia XCeed plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and there is widespread advice on PHEVs not...

Which Volvo XC40 should I buy?

Which used Volvo XC40 should I go for? I do mostly town driving, with half a dozen long trips per year.

Which plug-in hybrid small SUV should I buy?

I'm looking to replace my 2016 1.6 diesel Honda H-RV and I am considering hybrid or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). I am retired and mostly do short journeys (up to 40 miles) but I also do long...

Is the BMW X3 petrol hybrid a good car?

I am thinking of changing my diesel BMW X3 for a petrol hybrid, as I no longer cover very many miles since retiring. I would value your opinion on the BMW petrol hybrid X3. Or any alternatives?

Will a PHEV recharge itself when driving?

Do plug-in hybrids recharge the battery whilst moving like standard hybrids?

Is the Toyota RAV4 subject to extra tax for 5 years due to the £40k price?

I decided to buy the very impressive, but expensive, Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid. I will take delivery on September 1st. The Toyota dealer doesn’t seem to know as much about this car as he should. Firstly,...

Is the Mercedes A250e a good plug-in hybrid?

I'm thinking of buying a Mercedes-Benz A250e. Is there something you would recommend which is better? The 44 electric miles is the attraction.

Do plug-in hybrids self-charge while driving?

Does a plug-in hybrid have any self-charging capability?

I need a large family car for low mileage use. Would a plug-in hybrid suit?

I'm looking to buy a secondhand family car. I will do short commutes to work (7miles), schools trips and occasional long journeys. It will need to be a load-lugger as we have a large dog, two kids and...

I'm after a new company car. Do any carmakers offer a diesel plug-in hybrid?

I’m due to change my company car. I do 50k miles a year and I wouldn’t mind a plug-in hybrid. Does anyone do a diesel PHEV? I drive a Skoda Superb L&K Diesel Estate. Thanks.