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During a recent 'free health check', my Toyota Dealer has advised the rear brake pads are 60% worn. Bearing in mind, at the time, my vehicle had completed just short of 20k miles, is this common with modern...
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Am buying a 2023 Captur e tech 145 and it seems just like my 21 Captur Auto except electric.
Renault garage said that it automatically changes from petrol to battery but I understood that it starts up...
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It has recently been said that a self charging hybrid car has to have regular use to keep the 12v battery in good condition. Is there a 'rule of thumb' minimum annual mileage needed for the owning of...
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Do mild hybrids suffer the same problems as all other hybrids, not suitable for regular short journeys.
Because manufactures are fitting low capacity 12 volt battery and inadequate charging systems, compared...
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We are a retired couple in our early 70s. We need a car although our actual weekly mileage is tiny, only 20 to 30 miles a week maybe. We are driving an Audi A3 hybrid and one full charge a week means we...
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I have driven a number of Honda Jazz’s for years. I now want to buy a newer car as the current one is 13 yrs old but I am anxious about hybrid. However the other small petrol manual cars I’ve looked at...
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Are there any plug-in hybrids than retain the option of a spare wheel? All those I've looked at have petrol only versions with a spare wheel option which disappears for the plug in hybrid versions of the...
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Which PHEV gives decent petrol consumption when running on engine alone ie long journey?
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What are the best used full non plug in hybrids under £7K for performance, driving satisfaction and reliability and ideally with a sunroof please?