How can I stop my Toyota Prius discharging its battery when not used for a few weeks?

I have a three-year old Prius and, on several occasions, the small auxiliary battery has gone flat when the car has been left unattended for two to three weeks. The Toyota service centre has suggested...

Can you suggest a smaller, more manageable replacement for my friend's Peugeot 3008?

I have been asked to suggest a suitable car to replace a recently-widowed friend's Peugeot 3008, which was purchased new in October 2010. The car is now too big for her needs and she has great difficulty...

Which estate car or MPV for a young family?

My wife and I are expecting our first baby in June and we are in the market for a new car. We also have a dog and have come to the conclusion that we need an estate for when we all go out together. We...

Which small cars are suitable for taller people?

I was made redundant a couple of years ago and since have been driving my wife's Micra, about which I won't have a bad word said. My only problem with buying another Micra is that I am 6 feet 2 inches...

Which SUV is low enough for an ageing dog to climb into easily?

We have a Range Rover Sport but our dog is getting older and soon won't be able to climb into the back of the car, as it's quite high. Would you recommend any other large car with easier access? We're...

Insurance in California

My 34 year old son is a graduate student in California and is learning to drive there. He wants to buy a Toyota Prius and I'm happy to help out. I'd prefer he bought a new one but he says the insurance...

Which should I go for?

I have approximately £5000 to spend on a used car which would be used fairly occaisionally - looking at maybe 10,000 miles per year maximum. In my current circumstances I can go two weeks without driving...

5 or 6 speed Yaris 1.4 D-4D

I'm looking to get a D-4D 1.4 Yaris in order to reduce the cost of my daily motorway / A road 84 mile commute. I note from the technical specs there is a 6 speed version which has a much better official...

What are the service intervals on an Auris

I live in Turkey and run a Toyota Auris. The service intervals are given as 10,000km whilst for the same model in the UK is 10,000 miles. As the car is now out of warrenty would I be safe to leave...

Automatic MPV for Disabled Person

I am on the Motability scheme and the present car I have is the 1.5 Renault Grand Scenic diesel auto which I consider to be downright dangerous when pulling away at roundabouts etc as it is woefully underpowered....