Can I buy a diesel automatic crossover without fear of DPF problems?

I am about to retire and looking to buy a crossover, but am put off by all the dealers telling me I have to do at least 15,000 miles per year if I want a diesel. I do 10,000 miles. I also have driven automatics...

Which tyres should I fit to my Toyota Avensis for maximum longevity?

My Avensis is now nearly seven years old but has done only 40,700 miles, completely trouble-free. I therefore plan to continue running it until it starts giving problems. One pair of tyres will soon need...

Air flow problem with a Corolla?

I have a 2003 Toyota Corolla D4D - the air blower is working very poorly and the aircon is rubbish too. I understand that the aircon may be out of gas - but what do you think is the problem with the blower?

Want an economical family car, low tax and insurance but with a nice solid build and engine

I currently have an 04 Toyota Corolla auto (had it 4 months) but worry it's hard on petrol and don't like the loss of control with an auto. I would like to buy something a five-door hatch that's economical,...

Which petrol automatic SUV should we buy for motorway and local use?

Over the past four years our situation has changed. I no longer drive due to eye problems and my wife now does all the driving. She is in her mid 70’s. Until now we have retained our two cars, a 1999 BMW...

Air bag failure

My wife had an accident yesterday. Her 2011 Toyota Yaris struck a tree, flipped into the air and somersaulted across the road coming to a stop on top of a ditch. The car is a complete wreck, but miraculously...

What could my wife replace her reliable Honda CR-V with?

My wife has had a 2003 Honda CR-V petrol 2.0i model for about eight years and it has given her great service. She likes the road handling, size and space and how comfortable the ride is. I like the fact...

Buying a used car - could you recommend an alternative to the Renault Megane

My daughter's nine year old Renault Megane has finally expired and she needs a replacement for £10,000 - £12,000. She liked the Megane, but it proved unreliable and expensive to repair. Could you recommend...

Three year old car with 50,000 miles - buy or avoid?

I'm looking for a small family car for around £7000, I've seen a two cars I like (Kia Cee’d and Toyota Auris) with around 50,000 miles in three years. Would you recommend buying something with this many...

New cylinder head needed on Toyota Rav4 - should I repair or get rid?

I purchased a 2006 Toyota Rav4 from a main dealer six years ago and have had few problems with it. However, a few weeks ago, an injector loosened and I’ve been told the cylinder head needs replacing. The...