Faulty Toyota Yaris gearbox - what are my options?

My daughter bought a new Toyota Yaris auto hybrid in September 2021. Last week she had a warning that the brakes were faulty and a loss of power. The dealer says the car needs a new gearbox and is dangerous...

Can you recommend any 'self-charging' hybrids?

Is a self-charging hybrid as efficient, economical and 'green' as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV)? Can you recommend any 'self-charging' hybrids as I note that you give a good review to the Subaru XV e-Boxer?

Which small car do you recommend?

My daughter has a Hyundai i10 but will shortly be looking for a new car. She wants something similar in size to the i10 or not much bigger, at least as high up as the i10, but the most important factors...

We need to store our hybrid for a long period - what's your advice?

We have a Toyota Yaris Hybrid and the handbook states that if the car is not driven for a lengthy period, the electric battery will gradually discharge. There appears to be no way round this. We will be...

Is the Volkswagen Polo a good small car?

What do you think of Volkswagen Polo?

Why don't you recommend more EVs to your readers?

I just read the reply for a user who described the perfect case for an EV, yet you recommended something that burns fuel: https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/askhj/answer/161598/should-i-buy-a-hybrid-or-electric-car- The...

Should I buy a hybrid or electric car?

I have a 2018 Yaris Hybrid. It is a second car but covers 15,000 miles a year commuting with 32 miles a day on the motorway. Very cheap to run, averages 60mpg in winter and around 65mpg during the summer....

Can you recommend an efficient small car?

I have a SEAT Ibiza, which I love and thought was environmentally friendly but now I need to change it as I mostly make long journeys between Nottingham and just inside the north circular in London. I...

I want to lease a small car. Is there a time of year when better deals are offered?

I currently drive a Land Rover Freelander but I'm considering changing to a smaller leased car for a few years until the newer hybrids improve on distance. I live in a rural area so would need at least...

Are used sport variants of cars likely to have been thrashed by previous owners?

Should I beware of a used Toyota Yaris Sport model in case it's been thrashed or is unsuitable for my needs as an elderly driver? Thanks for your help.