Which cars are in a low or exempt road tax bracket?

I want to change my big old car for something small and economical. There are so many to choose from, but what do you recommend? I want low tax group, low VED and good mpg. I do mostly rural driving, occasional...

Are any modern vehicles equipped with 'constant velocity' transmission systems?

I would appreciate your advice on a leftover from last century. Are there any new cars still around with 'constant velocity' transmissions, please? If not, when was the last such survivor?

Should I fit new tyres to the front or rear of my Toyota Auris?

My Toyota Auris has done 21,000 miles. The front tyres are at 2mm and the rears at 4mm. Should the new tyres go on the front or the back?

Is my Toyota Auris's engine a little noisy?

I have a Toyota Auris T180 which performs with smoothness and lots of energy. However I think the diesel engine is noisy when idling. The basic sound is smooth and even, but is overlaid with a rhythmic...

Eco worrier

I am considering an eco and tax friendly company car for a budget of £20k and an annual mileage of 12k. I have seen the SEAT Leon Ecomotive. Do you have alternatives you can recommend in that class?

Should I buy GAP insurance with my Toyota Auris Hybrid?

I am due to receive a new Toyota Auris Hybrid next month and the Toyota dealer has recommended GAP insurance, to cover the difference in allowance between the insurance company's valuation and the invoice...

Am I wasting my money by using Shell V-Power in my Toyota Auris?

Can you tell me if I have been wasting my money putting Shell V-Power petrol into my Toyota Auris?

Which car could I buy through Motability which has a high seat for easy access?

I am disabled, 69 years young, six feet tall. I am having increasing difficulty getting up from a standard saloon car driver's seat, even at the highest setting. I need to get my bottom higher than my...

Is the Toyota Auris prone to faults?

I've just had my Auris serviced at two years and 17,200 miles old. On collecting the car I was told that it needed a new steering column. The assistant told me "It's ok, Toyota know about it. We normally...

Smiles per gallon

My daughter-in-law will very shortly be choosing another company car. Her current car is a Ford Focus 1.8 diesel (I think). However, she is now considering a hybrid because of VED band A zero tax. Her...