Is my write-off valuation lower than expected?

Just before Christmas I was involved in a no fault accident when a white van pulled out from a driveway and hit my 7 year old Aygo (3 door).The insurance company have said it's a write off and offered...

What small and cheap automatic car should my wife buy?

We are looking for a small automatic car for my wife, up to £5,000. We have found a Mitsubishi Colt and some Honda Jazz for sale, but my research so far seems to show that both these can have troublesome...

What crossover should we get for £22,000 after our 2006 Honda Civic?

We're looking at changing our 2006 1.8 i-VTEC Honda Civic for a new crossover and would appreciate your view. Most journeys are 5 miles or less, with longer motorway runs several times a year, so we're...

Why is there noise coming from the front wheels of my Toyota Auris?

I own a 2016 Toyota Auris 1.6-litre diesel that's done 18,200 miles. The car was purchased brand new in February and it had its first service in July. Since around September I have noticed a high pitched...

How good are hybrid cars?

How good are hybrid cars?

Is there a known problem with the Toyota Yaris' steering?

Not so much a question, more a case of strange advice. I have been a vehicle technician for over forty years. Two months ago my daughter bought a brand new Toyota Yaris and from day one (the day I road...

Should I buy a new Toyota or used MINI with 20,000 miles?

Which car is the better buy, in terms of reliability and resale value - a new Toyota Aygo or a MINI One with 20,000 miles on the clock?

What are the boot dimensions of the Toyota Corolla?

I'm about to go to South Africa for a couple of months and will probably hire a Toyota Corolla. However, I cannot find out the dimensions of the boot, and I need to know because the hire company insist...

Buying a used hybrid - is the Lexus CT200h any good?

I want to buy a used hybrid for around £9000. How does the Lexus CT200h compare with other hybrids on the market?

Buying a family car for low mileage driving - Kia Niro or Toyota Prius?

I drive about 8000 to 11,000 miles per year and want a reliable and high MPG car, priced around £25k. Majority of the travel is less than three miles, occasionally about 17 miles and two or three times...