Running an Aygo diesel

Engine management light comes on and goes off with no loss of power. I have had the EGR valve changed, this has not stopped the problem; when having a diagnosis, it shows exhaust gases.

Diesel, petrol or something else?

My job involves lots of small stop/start journeys (40-50 per day), sometimes only driving a few hundred yards, sometimes a couple of miles and I am using too much petrol in my Nissan Note automatic 1.6....

Which Avensis to go for?

I would like to get a new-shape Toyota Avensis 09-reg. What diesel engine should I go for: 2.2 or 2.0?

Small city car, which is best?

Looking to replace our second car (2004 Nissan Almera) with a neat city car. Both the Panda and Aygo have received good reviews by reviewers and owners. Out of the two, which would you recommend as the...

Toyota Verso on Winter tyres

Just bought my third Toyota Verso, which comes without a spare wheel. Thinking of buying four steel wheels with winter tyres. Can I put a steel wheel and tyre in the boot during the summer, and conversely,...

Interested in Toyota Prius but not sure about longevity of battery

With the likehood that increasing worlwide demand for fuel will continue to hike up prices, I am seriously thinking of buying a Toyota Prius. I do, however, have reservations about the batteries and whether...

Economical second hand cars

What are the most economical second cars you recommend? I don't want to spend more than £3000 if possible. The car will mainly be used for journeys up to 10 miles.

First car?

Of the cheap small cars around which is the most reliable? This will be for a 24 y/o with no no claims but some three years experience. We've been looking at the Fiat Panda and Vauxhall Corsa but reliability...

Toyota Aygo VVT-1+

The above is available for sale at £5495 having 12000miles/2009/3 door. Is this a fair price?

Too many cars

I own a 1996 Volvo 940 Estate 2.3 SE with 133k on the clock, a Citroen Berlingo Forte 1.9 diesel on an 02 plate with 68k, and my wife owns a Nissan Micra 1.0 se with 34k. We need to consolidate and I...