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sssh, it has only been a few weeks, I was waiting to see if anyone noticed 22 plate Excel in scarlet flare it's a late December 2021 build making it one of those odd spec 2021.5 cars, registered March 22

Hi Jason yes the new dealer (Snows in Poole) had Techs who were good, willing to talk and work it through. It turned out to be the Accelerator pedal assembly I believe there was intermittant contact on the position sensor. I found putting side pressure on the pedal briefly would make it work until I switched off the car. I could stop it working by a quick kick of the pedal in opposite direction. They swapped out throttle pedal assembly ... problem solved!

Personally, I love the EPB on the Yaris; as Cyker mentioned, I have set mine to go on/off with putting the car in/out of "P" and have never experienced an issue. Also the "Hold" setting is OK, but it does hold the footbrake on which means it leaves brake lights illuminated to the (possible) discomfort of people behind. OK for traffic lights, but at level crossings or other long delays I always apply the EPB. It deactivates instantly when the car starts to move. My biggest problem is with my non-epb MX5 where I've forgotten to put the handbrake on 😂🤣

Currently in Japan and saw all these lined up in the port ready to be shipped. Guess they are for domestic sales as Yaris for the UK are not made in Japan are they? Toyota are definitely King over here and all the K cars are so cute.

yaris 1999-2020 has a manual handbrake the Mk4 has EPB, very strange at first, muscle memory means you keep going for the hand brake, even after 6-7 years I still go to grab the keys out of the ignition at times

As far as scratches go they aren't too bad. Definitely not deep ones, but they are scratches nonetheless. Not sure if t-cut and a mechy polish would fix it - Would love if it did! For a car coming up for 4 years I accept there will be bits of wear and tear on it - It's actually not too bad for its age! Stuff like this where its very noticeable from the side is a bit too much for me though, especially since its a nice deep colour 😅 I'd love it to be perfect, but would settle for it just not being noticeable unless you were looking for a defect I think from the email he's thinking about doing the whole side of the car to guard against a mismatch in colour, or reduce how noticeable it is - which is fair enough, I understand the reasoning. Its not a large area that is needing repaired which is why I was surprised at him recommending the full side being redone. He's asked for me to stop at the bodyshop to chat it over so will do that, also booked in to speak to the Toyota approved place too Tbh I'd probably settle for it being only visible if you knew to look - I'm the only driver so I never have to look at the passenger side 😂 Where do you stop when you respray the side of the car? Because you've got to tie into the existing paint at some point, Presumably they stop on a panel edge?

2 very different driving cars, and the ride is a bit firm on 17" 45 profile, no HUD, Nav or JBL, but it does have park assist, RCTA+B, BSM and lots of other hidden stuff, got a few upgrades to do yet

Nice must admit if eagle-eyed Tony hadn't mentioned it I wouldn't have! Be interested to hear how you're finding it and compared to the Mk3!

Ooh good spot, you kept that quiet flash!! I normally switch to P as well - I don't like how the car strains continuously against the EPB if you're in Drive, and that horrible lurch you get when it switches from the hydraulic brakes to the EPB I find unpleasant. It seems to be about 2 or 3 minutes - It will flash up a message saying press the foot brake to maintain Brake Hold, and if you ignore, it switches to the EPB and disengages the hydraulic brakes, accompanied by the nasty lurch I mention above. If I see that message (Which I do regularly because M25 Smart Motorway sections), I usually take it as a cue to switch to P because I'll be thee for a while...

I didn’t notice you have changed your car. Enjoy your new Yaris. 🚙👍

I always check if the heater is hot after draining coolant. Some car have bleeding procedure, but generally we must assure that the heater is full blast hot and no air trapped in the heater core. message the upper radiator hose a bit to burp it. There is a special funnel that fits radiator cap tightly and can do bleeding process much safer and faster. Gurgling sound when the engine is reved up or fluctuating temperature are typical signs of trapped air in the cooling system.

I got Stabillus, the OEM from ZF Friedrichshafen group. They are properly damped before reaching max. Monroe is also a good choice. Other brands sometimes have no damping and jingle the tailgate strongly.

Hi Bernard, The term "woke" has two main ways it's described Awareness of social injustice originally from African-American Vernacular English (AAVE), "woke" means being alert to and understanding issues of racial prejudice and discrimination. Over time, it's grown to encompass a broader awareness of social inequalities, including sexism, LGBTQ+ rights, and other issues. Social and political awareness In a more general sense, being "woke" can simply mean being informed about current social and political issues, especially those involving progressive ideology. Early uses, "Woke" has been around since the 1930s in AAVE, meaning "aware" or "informed." Shifting meaning, By the 2010s, "woke" became more prominent and broadened to include social justice issues. Current discussions, Today, "woke" can be used positively to describe someone who's actively fighting for social change. However, it can also be used critically to suggest someone is overly sensitive or focused on political correctness. Well there you go I didn't fully understand it myself so you are not alone.

It’s amazing how clean that engine is and how little wear is visible to the naked eye. It obviously has been serviced by book. Apart from the piston side skirts it looks in great shape and would not be expensive to get it into good working condition again.

Agreed, but it is the younger indigenous population who are turning their backs on our traditions. How can that be reversed?

During the lockdown availability of the AGM batteries was very hit and miss iirc there was a 3-month back order at one point plus some (a lot) of price gouging, so it may have been done as a stop gap

Hey after reading your post I realised mine wasn't working either so I decided to investigate. In the UK, TMC is broadcast using the Classic FM network. So I switched to FM on the radio and scanned for Classic FM, which is broadcast between 99.9 and 101.9 FM. I found Classic on 100.3 FM and manually entered that on the TMC frequency. Now connected.

Thanks for all the replies, looks like up to about 2020, to the Mk4, is when the change came in. Like all manufacturers though, there will be a lot of 'crossover' I guess, but it was likely a 2016/17 I was going to be looking at, so looks all good. Cheers.

I would imagine a Citroen or Peugeot would ride the potholes better than the cross, but you won’t get the reliability or excellent fuel economy with them, ( although Citroen has much improved lately) mines equipped with falken tyres which wouldn’t be my first choice but I find it’s comfortable enough, mines on 18” wheels but people say the smaller ones ride better, there’s no rear vent but if you set the centre one’s straight ahead, it will probably cool the rear enough for your dog.. I just set the brake hold button every time I start the car, I kinda go through a set sequence, push brake pedal, push start button, push brake hold button, then set off, ( seatbelt on of course)..

I think cars intended for Australia are made in Japan so these could be heading down under

No problems with small engine cars. As long as you drive sensible the small engine cars can last long too. Here an example One of my favourite small car and engines

It was people that wanted it not businesses. People want to have time off when they want, not to be forced to have it when they are told to, they also want to be able to shop when they want and not be told that they can't because of some unfounded worshiping of fictional extra terrestrial beings..

There is also a Brake Hold ability which holds the brake pedal for you when stationary, and the car can automatically apply the electronic handbrake when you put the car in Park and automatically disengages if you take it out of Park (Which is how they should have been when they invented the EPB; I don't know why it took so long to tie them together!) or otherwise try and move. I hate EPBs but the way it's been implemented in the Yaris models is very intuitive and isn't as big a PITA as it's been in some cars I've played with.

If it’s a Yaris hybrid that’s she’s after, then there isn’t a problem with electronic handbrakes. I’ve had a Yaris Cross for the past 15 months and never use the hand brake. When stopped at traffic lights, junctions or stationary behind other vehicles, I just keep my right foot on the brake pedal until I need to accelarate. That’s the beauty of ECVT gearboxes, you don’t have to apply the handbrake every time you stop.

I dont think replacing your headlights will fix a "headlight system malfunction" error. Firstly, the headlights are not canbus connected. Its a simple 12v supply for dip, high, tail and drl lights. Theres is no feedback to the body ECU on the Toyota wiring diagrams. If this is the error you are seeing, then its likely related to the "auto high beam" feature which comes with TSS models (Toyota Safety Sense).. eg if it has cameras attached to windscreen behind rear view mirror. Check camera vision on windcscreen is clean as a basic check. Otherwise its likely to be a TSS communication related issue with body/dash ECU.

I was just glad when I finally retrained myself to stop trying to press a non-existent clutch

We knew they were making losses on the GR Yaris - it was simply a cost of racing and homologation. They are now turning this into a viable business. I think the prices are realistic and means that they can support and cater for the customer segment that buys them. It is still one of a kind. There is nothing else out there like it. This just further cements its status as a future classic.

Should do wonders for the residuals of existing GR's!!

Hello Everyone, Took delivery of my Corolla Touring Sports 2.0 Excel on Thursday 28th. My first Toyota after many years of VW Group cars: VW, Audi and Skoda. First impressions very satisfying despite differences in minor controls and a a few beeps, some of which for the moment do not seem to relate to anything, e.g., when entering and leaving roundabouts or turning at junctions. All will no doubt become clear with time. I'm impressed with build quality and materials, digital displays and overall smoothness of operation, a pleasure to drive. Early days to assess economy but a 15 mile mixed run returned 63 mpg. My wife and I split our time roughly 50/50 between the UK and France so will be interesting to see how the Corolla performs on less crowded roads. Very impressed with the ease of setting French destinations on the Satnav - far easier than the VW Tiguan I chopped in against the Corolla. Looking forward to reading comments in the forum.

I just came back from under the car and seems that humming noise is not noticable in this position, only from cockpit. So maybe its not a CVT indeed and something bad is happening with the wheel/steering system.

Over-priced. It's competing with luxury cars with serious performance. If I could afford this, I'd stretch for a Lexus RC.

Hi, this doesn’t look that bad and imo can be just polished off with t cut and machine polish. Even if some small marks remain visible at close it will be much better than touch up or re spray of the entire side. And yes, pearlescent paints are very difficult to match., and touch ups are usually gone disaster.

I think you're right - They get the ones with 4-stud wheels instead of 5-stud, but also options for AWD and 360 degree camera and self-parking that we don't

Many articles have reported on how many of our traditions are slowly being lost and Easter celebrations is one for these. I believe we should endeavour to keep our traditions alive and be proud of them as we have been for centuries. So on this Easter Sunday I would like to wish all members a happy and chocolate filled day.

Have to agree. Having previously owned VW Tourans, afraid I am looking at these again for my next change of car.

Hi Rob,I had the same thing when I purchased my IQ3,I had the clutch and brake fluid changed and the gear cables adjusted under warranty and it solved the problem,,but still sometimes I have to select reverse or 1st twice when the engine is cold.

Older Toyota cars especially in UK suffer from corrosion, some cars are so badly rusted that won’t be able to pass next mot. This should be your major concern about when buying a Toyota older than 10 years. Anything else can be fixed but rust it’s a real car killer. Either of Corolla or Avensis will be a good car, Avensis has more space but both models can be badly rusted if used regularly on motorways during winter or bought from sea regions. Double check mot history and good look under the car are very important steps.

Hi, Yes polished a fairly deep scratch out of side window of my 23 Corolla, not sure how it got there. Initially I bought on eBay a polishing kit the contained cerium oxide powder that you mix with water to a paste and polish using a felt polishing pad you fit into a corded drill. This worked to a degree and took around 50% of the scratch away and made it less visible. If all you have a very fine scratches (cannot feel with the tip of your finger nail) or marring it should work fine. If it’s a deeper scratch you want to buy a polishing kit from the glass polish company who supply two grades of abrasive pads and some polishing compound for about £32 on Amazon. I was very apprehensive about using this but watched their videos and went for it. Perfect results and deep scratch completely gone. You do need to follow the instructions and work a bit harder on the final compound stage. Took me about 45 min to remove a 6 inch long deepish scratch. Alternatively, if you are not up to polishing it yourself you can go to a professional glass polishing repair company and they will do it for you for a price.

My Yaris is now nearly two years old and I do about seven to eight thousand miles per year. However this is concentrated in long journeys and being retired with most of the rest of the time comparatively local trips. The car can sit on my drive for days at a time although I am wary about leaving it for more than a week without using ready mode. So far I've experienced no issues, but I agree the information in the long thread is concerning. Someone who buys a new car does not expect to have to mess around with chargers/solar panels etc.

If you're not going to drive the car for any prolonged amount of time, you can leave the car on in READY mode at home or wherever safe parked for about 30 mins to 1 hour. Think of it as like charging an electric car. The ICE will kick in to keep the engine warm if necessary. I left mine over Christmas for 3 days and it did fail to start on the 4th day, but since topping up my regular driving with a ready mode run here and there, its been fine so far *touch wood*

Nothing get easier does it 🤦‍♂️.... 30 options on the tumble dryer, thats if it hasnt told you told you clean the fluff filter via the app, 20 button combinations on the dishwasher and nobody uses 18 of them ....is it just me or is anyone else hankering for things that just have an ON/OFF button and maybe a calendar reminder to replace the bag on the hoover every 6 months ?

I am still getting used to not seeing anything from mid 60’s to mid 80’s since I swapped my beloved Prius for the NX 😆

That's great but giant flaming frostyballs £60,000??!?!? And to think the original was so cheap it didn't even trip the premium car tax!!! That one really was a bargain - These have gone too far the other way I fear...!

So when I bought my Elite Pro I didn’t read the instructions… key goes in, steering is difficult, job done ! Or so I thought… How ive been [lazily] fitting my Elite Pro: How I will do it now after monitoring this thread: Thanks to this forum I’ve learnt how to do it properly. Many thanks @Rigsby ! 😁 I always thought it was far too big and loose to be ‘recommended’, now I’m using it properly it’s the perfect fit ! 💪🏻 User error 😂

Mk 3 hybrid 2018 How often do you drive. Gets used twice a week, sometimes less as it’s not our primary vehicle. Time spent driving per journey or week. 20 or 30 minutes max per week. Weekly mileage. 8 / 10 mile’s ish. Time spent in READY mode. Seconds 🤔 Do you use a charger? Plugged in overnight once a week on a smart charger, we still have the OEM original battery fitted, but had a LED charger lead fitted to the battery which is accessible from rear foot well, when it goes red it gets plugged in. On reflection it was a poor choice of vehicle for us, should have bought a small standard combustion engine car given its lack of use.

1. Monday to Friday = 2 x 40 minutes per day, plus sometimes 2 x 50 minutes drive at the weekend 2. 6 - 8 hours per week 3. 250-300 miles per week 4. Approximately 6 - 7 hours a week. 5. Do not use a charger, but do have a Noco in the car.

Nice tip! It also works in the Diesel version:

Should be: weekly drive duration 🙂

Your tyres are the only thing holding your car to the road. Buying the cheapest tyres you can find sounds like a dangerous strategy to me.

Hi, the Air conditioning of Toyota hybrid cars are powered directly from the high voltage battery. This battery also charges the small 12v battery that feeds all other accessories like power steering, interior lights, infotainment, wipers, everything. It is close and connected system between 12v battery, the 200v battery and internal combustion engine. You need all 3 to work correctly to operate the car.