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I will need to park my 2023 Toyota Corolla 1.8 at an Airport Carpark in October for 7 days. Will there be a problem with the battery (starting) when I return? Are there any precautions I should take before...
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...
I want to buy a comfortable SUV style if possible car, I have owned a Yaris Cross 4WD and A RAV 4 AWD both new in last three years, although I liked both machines I find the CVT noisy in both and also...
I am looking at a Toyota Yaris, the car will not be used in the winter months and garaged. Will this affect the life of the lithium batteries if not used for four months each year?
I am aware of the problems with the starter battery if the C-HR is not used regularly. I am away in the winter for about a month without the C-HR. What is the best way of insuring that the battery will...
My current car is a BMW 320i, bought new in 2014 and has 12,800 miles on the clock. Would my usage suit a hybrid or would the battery be a problem with such low mileage?
Which new (and imminent) hybrid Hondas have the 'magic seat' please?
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...
I have owned a BMW 320i XDrive from new in 2016. I have always found the ride to be noisy and hard but enjoyed the sharp steering and power response. The car has done 25000 miles and I anticipate the original...
I have just got a '67 plate BMW 2 Series Active Tourer PHEV. I was (verbally) told the battery range was 28 miles by the dealer, I now find it is actually 13 miles. Is this grounds to reject the car?