Buying an automatic hatchback

I'm looking for a used Ford Focus-sized petrol (or petrol-hybrid) automatic. Can you assist with a short list that would take into consideration cost to purchase (max of say £13,000), cost of servicing/parts,...

Fabia, Citigo or another Yaris? Are there any better choices for a small used car?

We live in the Republic of Ireland with lousy roads and high road tax. We currently have a 2004 Yaris as a second car and feel we wish to buy something newer as a long term choice. We like the look of...

Buying a new Yaris - 15 or 16-inch wheels?

I am considering purchasing Toyota Yaris Excel automatic. Option offered is 15 or 16-inch wheels. Which wheel size would you recommend?

What's the cause of my car's falling fuel economy?

My wife's Toyota Yaris diesel (2011 model) has been averaging around 60mpg since we bought it at 40,000 miles/two years ago. The car has now done nearly 70,000 miles and, over the past six months, the...

Toyota Yaris - what wheel size would you recommend?

The Toyota Yari Excel has 16-inch wheels as standard, with 15s as an option. The latter look best for economy, but which gives the best ride quality?

Does our Yaris have a steering fault?

My wife has a 2012 Toyota Yaris 1.33 CVT with 8000 miles on the clock. She has had it from new, but I have just started driving it and have noticed a couple of things. 1. when steering, not necessarily...

What's the best commuter car?

My wife commutes 20,000 miles per year and needs a reliable car. We have thought about the 1.4 diesel 2013 Toyota Auris or the Toyota Auris Hybrid. Which would you recommend?

Why has our air conditioning stopped working?

We have a 2010 Yaris purchased in 2013. Less than a year after purchase the air conditioning stopped blowing cold air. Bath Toyota claimed that this was this was due to us not running the air conditioning...

Suitable Car for OAP

I am 78 years old and intend to buy a new car that will still be manageable for my age in five years time. I want an automatic, with heated front seats, reliability and good comfort. I have looked at: The...

Should I buy a hybrid?

I will hopefully retire in a couple of years and am looking for a car that will do a 60 mile round trip every working day for the next two years, but then be OK for shorter journeys in towns and villages...