Searching for new economical automatic compact MPV

We are a family of 2 adults and 2 teenagers searching for a compact MPV. Prefer petrol automatic as we only do around 8000 miles a year. Thought about Peugeot 5008 but prefer Japanese reliability, but...

Brake discs worn after just 8500 miles

My 2007 Toyota Auris was requested to go back to the dealer following its first service as they wanted to check the brake disc due to possible corrosion. Three hours later I received a call to say they...

Buying a new car with light steering - recommendations?

I have been diagnosed with cubit tunnel syndrome and will need a car with very light steering because of reduced grip in my right hand). Is rear or four-wheel drive car advisable to take load off the...

Steering pipe failure on recently bought car - can we claim against the dealer?

My mother recently purchased a 2002 Toyota Corola Verso for £2490 due to it only having done 47,000 miles. The car is spotless and drives beautifully but as soon as we got it back we noticed a leak underneath-...

Flaky paint on a Toyota Auris - what are my rights?

Thirteen months ago I bought a Toyota Auris. I paid extra to have body moulding protective door strips added to the car and for them to be colour matched (sprayed) to the car. However, nine months later,...

Which small car for a 17-year-old girl?

My 17 year old daughter is about to learn to drive. She will have a 25 mile round trip to college 3-4 times a week, plus outings for socialising. We live in rural North Wales so any car must be totally...

How long will the battery last on a hybrid?

I'm thinking of buying a second hand hybrid, can you please can you tell me at what mileage I should be worrying about renewing the battery pack, and the cost?

Keyless entry and ignition

This is information that your readers may find interesting. I had been having intermittent problems with the keyless entry and ignition system on my Toyota Yaris. I called the AA and they said it may be...

Buying an SUV with auto 'box - what's best?

I am looking for a mid-sized SUV with a petrol engine and auto ‘box. My wife already has a 2011 Suzuki SX4, but this is a tad too small for all our camping gear and the seats are painful on long trips....

Timing belt or chain on a Toyota Yaris?

Thinking of buying 1.4 diesel Yaris 2010 52000 miles - does this have timing belt or chain?