Why is my imported Toyota Prius charged a higher rate of VED?

I recently purchased 2020 Toyota Prius imported and the road tax is £345 where as other vehicles paying £170 per year. Is there any way I can challenge it?

Which petrol car has the best MPG?

I am looking to purchase a 3-4 year old car. What is the best petrol vehicle that provides 55 miles to the gallon?

Should I buy a used Honda Insight?

I am looking at buying a used Honda Insight for around £9,000. Just wondered if I should be worried about the battery for this hybrid. I have heard reports of warning lights appearing on the dashboard....

Should I be paying VED road tax on my Toyota Prius?

I purchased a 2016 model Japanese import Toyota Prius in 2021 and paid £280 road tax. This year it is £295 road tax. Is this correct as I believed this model was zero road tax?

Would a plug-in hybrid work for me?

I have a Toyota Prius, which is approaching 3 years old and 53,000 miles. In normal circumstances, which I hope we can return to soon, I drive approximately 21,000 miles per annum, including a daily commute...

Could you suggest a car to purchase for a taxi?

Can you please advise on what would be a suitable used car to purchase for a taxi (in Dorset)? Our budget is £10,000. We would need an automatic and would be most grateful for your advice.

What's the best hybrid to buy?

Which are the best self-charging hybrids on the market?

We are storing our car due to Coronavirus - are there precautions to take to keep it in good order?

My Toyota Prius (17 reg) is mainly used for short runs, up to about 35 miles.This has never caused me any problems, however, in the present times, l feel it is likely to be used even less. We're in our...

What's the beast way to prevent catalytic converter theft?

The Toyota Prius seems to be more susceptible to theft of its catalytic converter than most other vehicles. I have a Prius. The official Toyota theft prevention system is expensive and seems to be forever...

What's the difference between a BEV, PHEV, HEV and MHEV?

I have been viewing July's sales figures and I'm confused by the BEV, PHEV, HEV and MHEV classifications. Could you please give me an example of each?