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My 55 Ford Ka's gearbox has just given up the ghost; can you recommend a suitable economical hatchback for my 100 mile a day commute? My budget is the lower end of, £5000 - £8000. Is the Toyota Yaris...

Aygo recalls - can you help?

Should I have been told about the Toyota 'service directive - as outlined in your Aygo 'Recalls' - by my dealer, when I had to replace my clutch last year at only 26000 miles? I am an advanced driver and...

Should I replace my Toyota RAV4 with a newer model?

My local dealer has a 2012 Toyota RAV4 for sale for £18,490. It has covered 10,000 miles and looks in good condition. Is this a fair price, and what could I expect to get for trade on my 2006 Toyota Rav4...

Auris Hybrid or Golf Bluemotion?

I am looking for a replacement for my Toyota Auris Hybrid T-Spirit. Can you tell me if I should replace it with another Auris or buy the new Volkswagen Golf Bluemotion 1.6TDI?

Can you recommend a small and economical used car?

I need a small used car with good fuel economy and easy access for three elderly passengers. I also want a decent sized boot for holiday luggage and simple driving controls. I have £7000 to spend, what...

How do I stop the alarm going off on my Toyota Avensis?

Help, I can’t stop the alarm going off on my Toyota Avensis. I dropped the keys and the buttons stopped working, so I tried the key in the door and the alarm started going off. I now can’t drive the car...

Which small, 'green' car would you recommend for a working nurse?

I'm a community mental health nurse who does approximately 23,000 miles a year, mostly in journeys of 15 to 40 miles. A good chunk of this mileage is made up of my daily rural commute of 78 miles, but...

Would you recommend the Citroen C3 Desire for easy access?

I need a car that will help make it easier for my 83-year old mother to get in and out of and I have limited budget. Could you comment on a 2006 Citroen C3.1.4 Desire for £1500?

What are the best tyres for the Toyota Avensis Tourer?

I want to change the tyres on my Toyota Avensis Tourer. The car has its Bridgestone ER300, which are pretty poor in all weathers. What would you recommend as a good all year alternative?

Is a hybrid worth the extra money?

Is the Toyota Yaris Hybrid worth the extra cost over a standard automatic? I want to buy a new and economical car and can't decide between the two.