What can we do to our Toyota Avensis's pollen filters to prevent hayfever?

We have recently had our car serviced and was told that our pollen filter needed cleaning. My wife has been coughing ever since with hayfever symptoms that disappear when she is outside! Speaking to someone...

Does the Toyota Avensis 1.8 V Matic have cruise control?

Does the Toyota Avensis 1.8 V Matic TR spec have cruise control as standard? The vehicle was manufactured in June 2009, and this vehicle has auto headlights, auto wipers and bluetooth but no cruise control....

Is it a nightmare task to change my 2004 Toyota Avensis automatic's transmission oil?

You have mentioned that changing oil in an auto box is like a type of dialysis. My 2004 Toyota Avensis T3 is an auto with conventional torque convertor. Is it a nightmare task and costly to have the oil...

Which tyres are the best value for my Toyota Avensis?

My car is an Toyota Avensis driven moderately, an occasional longer trip to France in the winter for skiing - no more than 10,000 miles a year. I need new tyres, and value for money consistent with safety...

Would you choose the 2008 Toyota Avensis, 2007 Volkswagen Golf or 2007 Volkswagen Passat?

I drive about 20,000 miles each year including about three trips to France, during which time I tow a light caravan for no more than three weeks. I look for economical, reliable and comfortable motoring....

What's causing my Toyota Avensis to 'whoop' when the clutch is used?

My 2008 Toyota Avensis 2.0 D 4D TR was purchased in February and, due to a 'whoop' noise every time the clutch was used on start off, the Toyota dealership diagnosed a problem with the turbo and replaced...

What year was the Toyota Avensis' VVT-i high oil consumption problem solved?

You have mentioned in the CBCB a problem with the Toyota Avensis VVT-i engine suffering high oil consumption due to a bore liner problem and/or being fitted with slightly undersize pistons. Do you know...

Is the 2001-onward Renault Laguna an unreliable car?

I have and enjoy a 2000 Laguna Alize 1.6 16 valve. It's reliable and runs well, but is showing first signs of age. I am looking at a 2005 Laguna Extreme 2.0 16 valve as a replacement, but Which? refers...

Did you know that the 158bhp 2005 Toyota Avensis injectors are prone to carbon build-up, and expensive to replace?

Did you know that, unlike the rest of the range, the 158bhp petrol Avensis is fitted with direct injection where the injectors are fitted into the cylinder walls? They are prone to carbon build-up, causing...

Climate changed

Our son and daughter in law live in a very rural area and run 2 Toyota Avensis, about 8 years old. Both cars have and continue to do all that is required except this winter the snow has caused huge delays...