Why does my brand new car have paintwork swirl marks?

I have just bought a new Toyota RAV4, and it looks like it is an excellent car. The car is black and has Toyota’s ceramic paint protection. Once the rain stopped and the sun came out (on day three of ownership)...

Why won't the dealer spec both a sunroof and spare wheel on the same car?

I bought a new Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. It had to be ordered as I spec'd a spare wheel. When I collected the car, there was no spare wheel but the rubber injection kit instead. On complaining, I was told that...

I need a large car for long trips but hear diesel isn't a smart idea anymore. Can you advise?

I need a new car: large with big boot and good fuel economy for a long commute. Should I get a diesel, petrol, hybrid etc? I would go diesel but I hear people say they are phasing this out. I need a high...

Should I go for petrol, hybrid or electric?

O recently retired and I'm wanting an SUV for easier access. I do mostly short journeys, sometimes with two grandchildren. 8000-9000 miles annually anticipated. I have a static caravan that we travel to...

Post-coronavirus, I'm working from home more. Should I swap my diesel to avoid DPF issues?

At the start of the year, I bought a 2018 diesel Peugeot 3008 to cater for a daily commute of 40 miles each way and regular long distance family trips - 20,000 miles per year on average. Post-Coronavirus,...

What cheap to run automatics can tow a small caravan?

We're an older couple and want an automatic to tow a small caravan with no heavy extras. Our budget is £15 - £20,000, less if we can. We're not sure if we should be looking at hybrid or not. Most importantly...

Could you recommend a car for a tall driver?

My budget is £10,000 and I'm 6'7" with very long legs so need good leg room when driving. I was wondering whether I would suit driving SUVs instead of hatchbacks? If so, do you have recommendations of...

Which hybrid is better, the Honda CR-V or Toyota RAV4?

I want to buy a hybrid SUV and have whittled the choices down to a Honda CR-V hybrid or Toyota RAV4. Honda is new to hybrid technology while Toyota has been making hybrid vehicles since 1995, so it's more...

Should I charge my car's battery or normal or AGM mode?

I have the new Toyota RAV4. I want to keep the 12v battery trickle charged during lockdown. I have a 10amp CTEK charger. Should I be charging the battery on the standard setting or AGM? I can't see which...

Should I get 2WD or AWD?

I've decided to buy a new or nearly new Toyota RAV4 and need a quick delivery after lockdown. Don’t really need AWD but like the security of extra traction. We live in a town centre and do about 10,000...