I need a reliable used car for £12,000 - should I buy a Toyota Prius?

I need a reliable used car. I only cover 5,000 miles a year, mostly local shopping trips and a monthly long journey to the Lake District from my home in North Yorkshire. I have seen a 2012 Prius for £12,000...

Which hybrid is better - Toyota Corolla or Lexus IS300h?

I'm comparing the Toyota Corolla 2.0 petrol hybrid with the Lexus IS300h. Which car is better? Is the Corolla's newer hybrid system more advanced than that of the Lexus?

Which hybrid estate do you recommend?

We live in Greater London so likely to be affected by the possible revised ULEZ change in 2023. We currently own a Volkswagen Passat Estate 2011 2.0 TDI. We have a dog and like to go camping hence the...

What is the point of hybrid cars?

What is the point of hybrids? I can see how they help reduce manufacturers' emissions across their model range, but new versions will be banned from 2035. At which point, you could perhaps still argue...

Which used Toyota Prius hybrid should I buy?

Many of us are being forced to consider changing petrol cars to used hybrids. Could you tell me which Toyota Prius models/years from 2008 onwards qualify for free or reduced road tax, Ultra-Low Emission...

Can you recommend a compact and comfortable car to replace my Mazda 3?

Four years ago, HonestJohn.co.uk recommended a Mazda 3 for me. I very much like it: it's comfortable, got good performance, and is very economical. However, I find it a bit big and the visibility is not...

Does the mpg of hybrids drop in colder weather?

I bought a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 2020 in August and was getting 48mpg so I was delighted. Now the weather is dropping to 7c it's dropped down to 38mpg. The Toyota dealer says this is quite normal for a hybrid....

Can you recommend a good small car with a high driving position?

I will be selling my Vauxhall Zafira and would like to buy a smaller car. I'm looking for a reliable petrol car that's automatic and one that would have a slightly higher sitting position than the average...

We need to store our hybrid for a long period - what's your advice?

We have a Toyota Yaris Hybrid and the handbook states that if the car is not driven for a lengthy period, the electric battery will gradually discharge. There appears to be no way round this. We will be...

Should I regularly drive the Honda Jazz Hybrid in B mode?

I drive a new Honda Jazz Hybrid and I’ve read that a lot of people drive using B mode up to 45mph for almost one peddle driving. Will this damage the engine or transmission in the long run?