Diesel Particulate Filters - Confused

I currently own a Toyota Auris T180 with the 2.2 D-Cat diesel. It is a great engine but the cabin is disappointing and, having recently become a grandfather, I need more boot/closed hatch space. I am tempted...

Which 4x4 is suitable for towing and long journeys?

We have tall children (6 feet 7 inches) and after six years and 90,000 miles of enjoying the luxury of an Amazon we are looking to replace it. We can fit into a Discovery, an LC4 (the only one we've test...

What could replace my Toyota RAV4 which has softer suspension for a more comfortable ride?

I have a long term chronic back injury and yet need to do a fair bit of travel work-wise. I presently drive a Toyota RAV4 and have enjoyed its higher profile which makes it easier to get in and out of....

Does my 2006 Toyota RAV4 have a timing chain or belt?

I just purchased a secondhand 2006 Toyota RAV4 5 door 2.2 diesel. Does it have a timing chain or belt, and what is the price of the parts.

Is there a reliable car my 19-year-old daughter can learn to drive in for under £6000?

I am looking for a good, reliable secondhand car for my daughter to learn to drive in. She is 19 years old. I live in Kingston upon Thames and my budget is £5-6000. I was thinking of a Volkswagen Polo...

Does my 2009 Toyota Yaris 1.4 D4D SR have stop-start technology?

I recently purchased an '09 plate Toyota Yaris. It's a 1.4 D4D SR. When browsing it the dealer, they stated it has Toyota Optimal Drive/stop-start. There is a sticker on the rear window that states it...

Did you know that the 158bhp 2005 Toyota Avensis injectors are prone to carbon build-up, and expensive to replace?

Did you know that, unlike the rest of the range, the 158bhp petrol Avensis is fitted with direct injection where the injectors are fitted into the cylinder walls? They are prone to carbon build-up, causing...

Should I replace my Toyota Avensis with the current model?

My 1999 Toyota Avensis estate (2.0-litre petrol) has, after 170,000 trouble-free miles, expired due to a burst radiator and subsequent cracked cylinder head. I would like to replace it with a similar large...

Regeneration game

I had a Honda Civic hybrid loaner whilst my CR-V was being repaired at which time the road condition was snow covered. On 4 occasions as I braked on approach to junctions the car seemed to surge before...

Running Quashds

I am very keen on Nissan Qashqais. However, having originally wanted to change away from 4x4 the recent snow has suggested otherwise. What is the most economical 4x4 (to run), preferably automatic and...