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...

I've been offered good deals on the Toyota Avensis and Citroen C5 D Tourers - which should I pick?

I've been offered good deals on the 2.0 D Tourer versions of both the Toyota Avensis & the Citroen C5 VTR. There is little to chose between them on price - the Toyota is just a bit more, but the Citroen...

Automatic fearbox?

For years I have been driving an Avensis 1.8 T3-X with an automatic gearbox and have had years of trouble free motoring. I am now thinking of buying a new Avensis 1.8 TR with a CVT automatic gearbox. Could...

Me and my galls

Like me, my T reg. Mazda 626 2.0i petrol Estate is getting a bit long in the tooth and will soon need replacing. I do about 10,000 miles a year and it delivers 40-42mpg. I'm looking for another estate...

Back crack

I took delivery of my new company car, a red Lexus IS220D SE, one month ago and have been suffering from constant backache, which I did not have with my previous car, a 2006 Toyota Avensis T4 estate, or...

Up hosery

Can you recommend an upholstery cleaner for my 03 Toyota Avensis? I have tried using household detergent on the fabric seats and seem to have caused a worse mess than when I started. Many

Car, or taxy?

I am due to change my company car and two cars that have caught my eye are the Lexus IS220 SE and the new Toyota Avensis. I could have an Avensis TR 2.2 (150) diesel or the TR 1.8 petrol free or make...