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Thanks for the replies, and for clearing up the mystery of the boot size! Think I might look at the estate after those comments...

To take your mind off coronavirus, lockdown, and the when or if of car deliveries, even for just a few minutes, here's a readable assessment of Toyota car production in the UK, reviewing the Burnaston factory, it's history and how they make Corollas. For me, as someone waiting for a new Corolla HB Excel, I found this an insightful read that helps me remain confident about my pending new car. As Autocar introduces the piece dated May 3: "It’s a good news story about a factory that has received major investment, increased production and shown that British manufacturing is as good as any in the world." https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/features/building-40-new-cars-hour-inside-toyotas-burnaston-plant

Irish specs may be different to UK specs.

I've settled with €8000 (that's £6,970 current rate). It has no scratches whatsoever, just a tiny little bump on the body the size of my finger tip. Seems to be very well kept. Still got to check it out at a car mechanic, although they said, they will check it out with a computer for any errors and there's nothing much else to be checked. Maybe jack it up and check the bottom also. Not sure if this method of "checking" is just in my country or not. I've only bought a car ones and it was from a relative, so didn't have to go through this. Here's some photos. ... and my current Corolla (2001 Japan model)

I have some connection to the used car industry (part owner but more or less retired now). It is very very difficult to say how this will play out because there are so few sales. What IS clear is that a substantial number of used car dealers are likely to go bust. PCP and leasing companies are inundated with requests for payment holidays. Expect defaults on PCPs and leases and a glut of 1-3 year old cars. Credit will become much tighter. I would expect bread and butter cars up to £5k will be the ones in demand....

Hi kabaddi, Just past on my 2013 T27 TR Tourer Petrol Auto on to my daughter after 7 years and 70+k of trouble free motoring. Don't believe anything negative press you read in various publications about the Avensis being a dull car and lacking performance etc. The car is very well screwed together, smooth to drive, very comfortable with, above all, bullet proof reliability. If I wanted a car to drive like an idiot I would not have bought an Avensis so the various motoring journalists need to look at the real world and recognise an Avensis type of car is probably what 90% of motoring public seek. The only negative is the EPB and there's some noise out there but from the 10 000s of cars made I'm of the opinion its a low number but recognising it's an expensive fix. As you may have seen I'm waiting for a new Corolla Touring but had an Avensis Hybrid Touring been available I would not have hesitated in buying another only because it's more spacious than the Corolla Touring.

with you having an estate now you have already answered your own question you need the touring version of the auris to give you the required space

Hi Paul. Thanks for sharing this info, I didn't know you could do that!

All part numbers are for Hatchback only

Not as standard, it was an option on the icon iirc the icon tech,Y20 and excel have it as standard The 1.0 mk3 didn't even get it as an option but there was one oddball spec that did

No...dummy 🙂 Ape-man C370 theres an £8 off code. As for renting the hydraulic lift why? Unless u are good with the car mechanically to change stuff? I can only DIY the most basic stuff like filters, spark plugs; although I manage to changed an alternator for a Micra and a radiator on a corolla once 🙂

Within 20 minutes of starting this thread, my local Toyota dealer rang again, this time regarding the service on my Prius which is due in June (MOT in Sept). They now have both the wifes Auris and my Prius booked in at the same time on the same day in June with a curtesy car sorted too. Full marks to them.

Could not agree more Timmon. Likewise before retiring I've owned and driven all the "Quality" German brands, lovely cars that they are to drive but everyone cost me serious money not long out of warranty. On occasion goodwill was offered but I still was not really happy bearing in mind the premium that was paid. Compared to 2 Honda Accords, 2ltr pertrol 130k, 2.2 Diesel 170k, no problems. Fast forward to retirement when I purchased an Avensis TR Touring 1.8 petrol. 7 years on and not a squeak or rattle, just routine servicing. My daughter has bought it, loose term, and I'm awaiting my new Corolla which I'm confident will serve me well

Is it black?

I had to buy a higher lift trolley jack for the Freelander. You could use a hockey puck a trolley jack to protect the sills, and get a small amount of extra lift to insert the axle stands. It seems to be a common thing, but research it to see if there are problems with that. A bottle jack will generally screw out before you lift with it to give extra range of lift.

The jacking point is ok, it’s your jack that is too short.! Easily resolved, put some blocks under your jack. Got to be stable and strong, like concrete blocks ie large pieces of paving slabs.

I only used ATS for batteries, I can't remember buying tyres from them. Yes, working from home is going to reduce your mileage considerably! I think my record was in the SAAB, when I did 350 miles between annual services!🤣 I was concerned that I might go over my agreed 8000 miles per annum this year, as I had to visit Devon a lot last year, but thanks to the lock down, I am on 6700 with just 22 days of my "year" left. You never know what each year will bring.

Thank you so much. By putting in the part number I have found one straight away at a fraction of the cost. I am so appreciative. This has made my day.

Ohh David Finally it's working brother Thank u Thank u Thank u

Some information about the Tns 510. When the car battery is connected to the car the 510 receives a memory back-up voltage. When the ignition is turned on, the 510 looks at the SD card and looks at a file called loading.kiwi. This is the units application software and boots up the unit and starts a progress bar along the bottom of the screen. When its finished, it looks at the SD card again for map information. When the ignition is turned off, the memory live feed keeps the application in memory. When the ignition is switched on again, the application runs and checks the map in the SD card and it all works. I suspect that you either have a faulty Tns 510 or maybe the SD card is corrupt. I have a loading.kiwi file for the 510. All you have to do is drop it on a spare SD card and put it in the 510 and take the battery off fot 10mins then re-connect it. Turn the ignition on and the 510 should boot up. When it gets to asking for the map you take out the kiwi SD card and put in the original card that came with the unit. If it doesnt work then i suggest you have a faulty tns 510. I have tested the file in my 510 and it works fine. If you want to try it pm me and i will give you a link to the file David