Are petrol particulate filters problematic?

My daughter's three month old Kia Sportage mild hybrid petrol automatic recently flashed up an instruction to re-generate exhaust filter having covered 1700 miles. We were not aware that petrol cars are...

Why has the economy in my MHEV dropped so much in cold weather?

My Kia Sportage MHEV seems to be doing 15% less mpg since the weather turned colder, with the battery power cutting in less regularly despite saying it’s well charged. Is this a fault with my car or something...

What car has a high seating position?

I need a high seating, medium-priced new vehicle - what do you suggest?

Does a Kia Sportage Hybrid use the engine to charge the battery?

I have just been told by a Kia mechanic at our local Kia dealer that my Sportage GT line S self charging HEV only ever is powered by the electric motor and that the engine only charges the battery. This...

What's a good SUV that's ULEZ compliant?

I’m a pensioner who has had to dispose of his Land Rover Discovery 2 because of ULEZ. I need a replacement, up to £15000, auto, preferably petrol, and with room to get in behind the wheel as I’m not that...

My car is starting on its own, what can the problem be?

A couple of days ago my wife was sat in the porch watching the cars go by down our road, I was in the conservatory reading a book, my car was parked outside and the keys hung up in the hallway. I heard...

What nearly new plug-in hybrid do you recommend?

I have a 3 year old low mileage Ford Kuga PHEV and am looking for a suitable nearly new plug in from another manufacturer. I am looking for a petrol low mileage SUV style car for up to £35k including trade...

What is the best all-wheel drive hybrid?

What is the best awd hybrid please?

I only do 5000 miles a year - should I buy a petrol, diesel or hybrid?

I am looking to buy a new car. I only do about 5000 miles a year. I need a car with a decent size boot. Should I buy a petrol, diesel or hybrid? I have no interest in an electric car as I have no way of...

What's a good car to replace our BMW i3?

I love driving our BMW i3 Rand Extender but now we have a place in Spain, we need another car for journeys south. It should be comfortable with fuel range for 3-5 hours driving in one stretch, while still...