A small car with the 'right' image

As a headteacher of a large inner city school in an economically disadvantaged area it is important that my car portrays a suitable image. Whilst the children say they would like me to have a flashy...

Which are the best and smoothest of the automatic transmissions currently available?

I would appreciate your opinion on the pros and cons of the automatic transmissions currently available and which you consider to be the smoothest.

Faulty audio on Prius

We have a 45 month old Prius. The Radio/CD player was changed at around 2 years because some CDs became locked inside. There is a stick-on label with instructions on loading and ejecting CDs (which we...

Ford Focus TDCi or Toyota Prius?

I am jumping on the green(er) bandwagon and considering these cars: A Focus 1.6 TDCi Zetec on a 10 plate £11k with approx 13k on the clock from Dagenham Motors. A Toyota Prius T-Spirit on a 06 or 07-plate,...

How long are the batteries in my 2006 Toyota Prius likely to last?

I have a 2006 Toyota Prius with which I have been very pleased. It is approaching four years old, half the guaranteed battery life, and I wondered if you have any evidence of when Prius batteries tend...

Smooth customer - looking for the right auto

I like smooth quiet automatic cars and only do about 6,000 miles a year. I am thinking of buying a 5 or 6-year old Toyota Prius with 100,000 miles on the clock to keep the purchase price down. What do...

Which is the best fuel-efficient family car?

I need to replace my Volvo S80 and have been looking at the new, very fuel-efficient diesel engine cars (Blue Motion, Greenline, Volvo Drive-e etc). But the problems with DPFs and dual mass flywheels are...

Can I add a sunroof to a Toyota Prius?

I'm thinking of buying a 3-4 old Toyota Prius for its economy and general good reliability, but I'd like a sunroof. Can this be added? I cannot afford the latest model, which I believe can be ordered with...

Should I buy GAP insurance from the dealership with my Toyota Prius?

I am buying a two-year-old Toyota Prius for £12,000. The dealership wants to sell me GAP insurance for £350 for three years - ouch! Do you agree that this type of insurance is sensible? I can get four...

What should I be wary of when buying a used Toyota Prius Hybrid?

I'm thinking of buy a Toyota Prius 1.5 Hybrid automatic with cruise control and have noted that they have a standard manufacturer's warranty of 100,000 miles or eight years, so one over three years old...