I want to buy a petrol hybrid, what would you recommend?

I’ve had the old shape Nissan X-Trail for 9 years which has served me well until now. I’ve had problems with the water pump etc recently and it’s costing me money. Also I’ve recently lost my husband so...

Why am I still waiting for a second key for my new Toyota?

I bought a Toyota C-HR brand new from a main Toyota dealership in January 2023. At the time, they were only issuing one car key fob due to the chip shortage on all new cars at the time. I am still being...

Will my Toyota C-HR battery survive being parked up for a month?

I am aware of the problems with the starter battery if the C-HR is not used regularly. I am away in the winter for about a month without the C-HR. What is the best way of insuring that the battery will...

What is a suitable car for a retired couple?

We have a Citroen C3 Picasso which we now wish to change. It has been a great success for a 6ft 1in man and 5ft 2ins wife. Motoring is local, South Somerset lanes, plus main and motorway driving in UK...

Does the Toyota C-HR have a petrol particulate filter?

I am a bit confused regards the fitting of particulate filters in petrol engines. I noted on your site the following. "Petrol particulate filters were first introduced in 2016 here in the UK. They have...

My Toyota C-HR has a thin film over the paintwork around the rear wheel arches. Is this normal?

I purchased a new Toyota C-HR in March. I am very happy with the car but have noticed at the rear corners there is a very fine, thin transparent trim which follows the shape of the black plastic over the...

How to stop Toyota C-HR battery from going flat?

My wife has the Toyota C-HR Hybrid and we have just returned from a long holiday (11 weeks) and the battery is flat. Would a solar charger be sufficient to keep the battery in good order? Does the C-HR...

When will the new Toyota C-HR go on sale?

When are Toyota bring out the new C-HR?

What's the best hybrid with comfortable, adjustable seating?

I'm looking for a hybrid car with a reasonably high driving position. It doesn't have to be an SUV but must have good visibility and a comfortable, adjustable driver's seat. I have trouble with my low...

Should we sell one of our cars?

My wife and I are in our late seventies, and we run two cars, A Hyundai Tuscon 55 reg with 50,000 miles on the clock, and I run a BMW series one 120D with 85,000 on the clock. We are thinking of getting...