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 does the 'check VSC' warning on my dash mean?

My 61-reg Toyota Avensis petrol with 95,000 miles was bought used from Toyota at 15,000 miles and scrupulously maintained. Recently the dash has shown warnings 'check parking brake' and 'check VSC' . I...

Can you recommend front tyres for my Toyota RAV4?

I drive a 2020 model Toyota RAV4 AWD Hybrid, currently with Dunlop Grandtrek PT30 tyres which need replacing. These tyres came with the vehicle when purchased. Should I stick with this tyre or can you...

Why does the battery on our car keep going flat?

The battery on my daughter's 2010 Toyota Aygo keeps going flat if she doesn’t use the car for two or three days. She took it to a auto electrical shop and they said they couldn’t find a fault and that...

Is a roof tent safe to use on a normal estate car roof?

My Toyota Corolla Estate has a suggested roof rack weight limit of 75kg. My daughter's Octavia Estate also has a 75kg limit. If a roof-top tent box weighs 67kg - add roof rails and I'm on a limit. If I...

Is it an MoT requirement that tyres show the date of manufacture?

I have recently had four Goodyear Vectors All Seasons Gen 3 tyres fitted to my 2021Toyota RAV4. I ordered the tyres online ( by a well known tyre supplier) and had them fitted at a local garage. I have...

What's the best used self charging hybrid for under £20k?

What's the best used self charging hybrid for under £20k?

What is the best self charging hybrid for £24,000?

What is the best self charging hybrid for £24,000 either new or used?

Should I replace all four tyres at the same time on my 4x4?

My 2021 Toyota RAV4 AWD has significant outer tread wear on both front tyres - almost down to the legal limit of 1.6mm. The vehicle is fitted with the Manufacturer's fitted Toyo Proxes tyres. I was considering...

When does a CVT gearbox need a fluid change?

My Toyota Avensis 1.8 CVT has always gone to the main dealer for servicing and has never had a transmission fluid change. The mileage is now coming up to 65,000, should it not have had the fluid changed...