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Toyota Rav 4 Review - Car Review (2008 Jan)
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What they said when the Toyota Rav 4 was new… (Dec 24 2001) WITH diesel sales soaring it was only a matter of time before we saw the popular Toyota Rav 4 add to its petrol powered line-up. The model which literally started the trend of fashi... Toyota Rav 4 Review

Toyotat Rav 4: A Near Miss - Car Review (2008 May)
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If it is was you that crashed your Honda Civic in the fast lane of the M11 on New year’s eve, then you are best placed to describe just how well the Toyota Rav-4 cruises at motorways speeds and then… stops. Suddenly. However, in your abs... Toyotat Rav 4: A Near Miss

Small 4x4s - Car Review (2009 May)
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Many families are turning to the small 4x4. The small 4x4 still offers a high driving position and the sense of capacity for all the family kit. But they are cheaper to run than the big 4x4s and they don’t make the drivers look like eco-monster... Small 4x4s

Toyota Used Approved - is it worth it? - Car Review (2008 Apr)
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It is easy to dismiss a manufacturer’s used approved scheme as praying on the consumer’s fear of being ripped off by a private seller or dodgy independent garage. A common criticism of used approved schemes is that you end up paying infl... Toyota Used Approved - is it worth it?

Used Approved Toyota - Car Review (2008 May)
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Used Car Expert ask, "What do I get if I buy a Used Approved Toyota?" Are the cars inspected? “All Toyota Approved vehicles are given a thorough inspection by an approved technician before being sold. If the vehicle is n... Used Approved Toyota

Toyota has processed 80% of recalls - Car Review (2010 Apr)
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In just two months since the launch of its recall programme, Toyota has successfully processed 80 per cent of the UK cars that required adjustment to their accelerator pedal. The numbers involved were huge – more than 180,000 cars – but... Toyota has processed 80% of recalls

Toyota Verso-S 1.3 T Spirit - Car Review (2011 Jul)
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SMALL, spacious and smart are the buzzwords from Toyota as the Japanese company re-enters a mini-MPV market it helped create a decade ago with the Yaris Verso.Toyota’s latest model to hit the streets is the Verso-S, a car designed to showcase efficie... Toyota Verso-S 1.3 T Spirit

Toyota Verso-S T Spirit 1.33 Multidrive S - Car Review (2011 Sep)
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TODAY'S array of MPVs of all shapes and sizes has certainly established this type of vehicle as very much a feature in the family motoring scene.My latest venture into the world of the mini MPV was with Toyota’s latest Verso, the S model, which I fou... Toyota Verso-S T Spirit 1.33 Multidrive S

New Toyota sportster here next year - Car Review (2011 Nov)
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THOSE of us who still love to drive despite the gridlock for most of every day will almost certainly be delighted with the latest 200bhp scorcher from Toyota.The GT 86 made its world debut at the Tokyo Motor Show and is a truly beautiful 2+2 coupe th... New Toyota sportster here next year

Toyota Verso-S T Spirit 1.3 - Car Review (2011 Jul)
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TOYOTA has a knack for producing vehicles that are outstanding value and the Verso-S is another prime example of this.The mini family hatchback has plenty of appeal both inside and out with its smart alloys, tinted windows and massive panoramic roof ... Toyota Verso-S T Spirit 1.3

Toyota Verso-S 1.33 - Car Review (2011 Jul)
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NOT so long ago choosing a car was simple.If you had a big family and plenty of dosh you bought a large saloon or an estate car.Those who were strapped for cash forked out for a small saloon and squeezed everyone in...or didn’t bother and caught the ... Toyota Verso-S 1.33

Toyota Verso-S T Spirit 1.33 Multidrive - Car Review (2011 Aug)
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THE Toyota Verso-S is set up to make life simple for those who want low running costs but also enough space to cater for a family’s needs.A cross between a supermini and a people carrier may sound like bit of a mongrel – but the Verso successfully co... Toyota Verso-S T Spirit 1.33 Multidrive

Toyota Verso-S T Spirit 1.33 Multidrive S - Car Review (2011 Aug)
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IT'S difficult to best describe the Toyota’s practical new people carrier.A small MPV with the characteristics of a family hatchback - a big little car perhaps?  The Verso-S went on sale in March in TR and T Spirit models with just one engine option.... Toyota Verso-S T Spirit 1.33 Multidrive S

All-diesel compact SUV from BMW - Car Review (2009 Oct)
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BMW is adding an all-new compact model to its X range in the shape of the X1.The first premium compact SUV to hit the market, the X1 also marks another first for the manufacturer as it is the only model offering an engine line-up that is exclusively ... All-diesel compact SUV from BMW

Ford Kuga - Car Review (2008 Apr)
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You know the stance; it marks out an experienced, bordering-on-the-jaded motorway cruiser from the amateur driver. Looking at the steering wheel as if it were a clock, the driver’s index and middle fingers are hooked over the spoke where it mee... Ford Kuga

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Car warranty? (2008 Sep)
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Hi, My car has just reached 3 years old, is it really worth the cost of taking out a repairs warranty? It is a Toyota Rav 4 2ltr Diesel 27000 miles.  Car warranty?

RAV revs up with diesel engines (2010 May)
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A NEW look Toyota RAV4 is going on sale in June with an emphasis on diesel engines. The entry level petrol model has been dropped and replaced with a 2.2-litre diesel capable of averaging 48mpg. It will be priced from £22,410 – an increase of more th... RAV revs up with diesel engines

Car with low access at rear (2008 Apr)
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I need a car with a low boot, (possibly an estate) that I can use to transport my dog. At the moment I have a 1997 Toyota Rav 4 but it needs replacing. I would be grateful for any advice. At the moment I am thinking of a Vauxhall Astra or Renault Me... Car with low access at rear

Toyota Recall - Consumer Advice (2010 Jan)
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Toyota has recently issued a recall, which will affect some UK cars and drivers, because some cars may have a problem with their accelerator pedals sticking. Toyota's official statement says, 'There is a possibility that certain accelerator pedal me... Toyota Recall - Consumer Advice

Toyota Recall: Full details (2010 Feb)
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The following briefing details the key facts surrounding the recall of Toyota vehicles. 1. What exactly is the problem? There is a possibility that certain accelerator pedal mechanisms may, in rare instances, mechanically stick in a partially depre... Toyota Recall: Full details

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