Toyota Auris steering fault

I purchased a a used Auris HSD in 2013 from a Toyota dealer with a full service history and three years Toyota warranty remaining. I have had the car fully serviced with a Toyota main dealer last November...

When do I need to change the oil on my Aygo?

I have just purchased a Toyota Aygo with an automated manual gearbox. The salesman has told me to get the oil changed after a month. I have never heard of this before. Is it a good idea? I am also thinking...

What are the best all-weather tyres for the Toyota Yaris?

You have recommended Michelin Cross Climate tyrs in the past. Unfortunately my Toyota Yaris runs 165/60 r15 and Michelin does not make this size. Have you any other suggestions that work as well or can...

Gearbox issues with Toyota Aygo auto

My Toyota Aygo is an automatic. I am a blue card disabled driver and use my car a lot to get around. I have just had the clutch replaced and now the vehicle jumps around at slow speeds, which makes it...

Which petrol SUVs are best for towing?

I currently drive a 2013 2.0 petrol manual AWD Honda CR-V. My short commute dictates a petrol engine. It's both thirsty (35mpg) and underpowered when towing our camping trailer with a boot full of kit...

Is supermarket diesel as good as BP?

I run my Toyota Auris 1.6D on Sainsbury's diesel for two tanks and then two tanks of BP Ultimate. The car runs very well on both brands of fuel. I have been told that Sainsbury's fuel is supplied by BP...

Which tyres are best for the Toyota RAV4?

I want to replace both front tyres on my Toyota RAV4 (2009 model) with Bridgestone Dueller 235/55/18. These tyres I am told by my local Bridgestone dealer are unavailable and are on back order. Which alternative...

£1500 budget for reliable 50 mile commuter car

I have a £1500 budget for 50 mile daily commute and occasional motorway work, hatchback. I have looked at the 1.4 and 1.8 TDCI Fiesta and Focus. I have also seen some BMW 320TD compact, but at this budget...

Buying a uses estate - Skoda Octavia or Toyota Avensis?

I'm a private hire taxi driver and I need to buy a uses estate. Which would you recommend from the: - 2012 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI vRS estate - 2012 Toyota Avensis 1.8i automatic estate

Rav4 water pump - when should I replace it?

I've had my Toyota RAV4 diesel from new. It is well looked after and fully service. It has 118,000 plus miles and no obvious problems. As this is chain driven what should I do about water pump?