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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!!

https://media.toyota.co.uk/toyota-announces-pricing-and-sales-process-for-the-new-gr-yaris/

@TYCE 23 use the contact us, mytoyota@toyota.co.uk. You should get an initial acknowledgement and a reply some days later. Apparently there are only 3 people handling calls. There is one thing you might try, reboot your phone.

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

Hi everyone, I've recently updated my E12 P/F radio to something way better (android based). The SWC looks like the attached pic. I've built some replacement boards for it, so that it works with the new radio (w/ resistive based input), and managed to source the plugs for the SWC and radio end too (not to have to modify anything on the cabling)! - it's working like a charm! 🙂 I've got 9 of these boards left - PM me if you are interested! 😉 Thanks, Luis

Lets start a picturetread about the IQ. I found already a few rare ones that i like to share.. Rare original colour : Silky Gold Rare colour : Blue-ish something.. Those added black decals.. and big 17" wheels.. It just fits perfect somehow.

Already have a photo gallery: https://www.toyotaownersclub.com/gallery/category/8-toyota-iq-gallery/

Perhaps also relevant: https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/askhj/answer/181704/what-has-happened-to-tmc-traffic-updates-

11.8V with IG ON is normal. No need to worry about replacing it yet. You can turn the headlights on and see how much it drops. If it is still above 11V, it is still usable. Charge the battery fully first before testing either with 1H driving our with Lidl/Aldi charger

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

My 2021 C-HR Dynamic does not have heated steering wheel, but does have heated front seats. I find this more useful, as my wife has back problems. For myself, driving gloves are better as they make a heated wheel unnecessary, and they improve grip on the wheel. Plus, the gloves can’t go wrong, and cheap to replace when they wear out! 🫠

Used to do that in a 1962 Mini. Check oil AND coolant EVERY week. If you get radiator damage and do not notice it, you can do a lot of engine damage through overheating. Look under engine for leaks regularly. (I blew up the engine big style at 70 mph due to a coolant leak and overheating engine - no temperature gauge. Conrod tried to get through the block and succeeded. Stone had punctured radiator )

Currently have the 2006 Corolla, the 1.6 petrol is better than the 1.4 petrol imho. As said the Avensis does offer more space, but the Corolla is a bit more nimble around town and the car parks. Reliabilty about the same, but for nearly 20 years old do not expect perfection ; Our 2000 Avensis did need its Timing belt changing every 60k, the Corolla 1.6 has a chain.

Take out a subscription to FixMyStreet. Our village roads are first class as is my route into town. The town itself is a disgrace and it is the District town. I think the County has something against them.

Thank you very much indeed John. What you and Craig have experienced sounds very familiar: in fact, before I changed the gear oil, I would sometimes have difficulty selecting 2nd, too. (That was the reason I performed the change early last autumn).

If it is a hybrid the battery lives under the back seat and it uses a AGM battery - S34B20R (28800-YZZPC) best bet is a dealer they are not cheap at £150 if it is a petrol or diesel it's a standard battery under the bonnet

Our second facelift Yaris Excel hybrid has a manual handbrake, so I'd guess they didn't start fitting electric ones till MK4.

Hi mate, I’ve had multiple yaris’ over the last three years, I drive from cornwall to bristol and back every couple weekends and never had any problems with any of them. Sure the revs might sit around 3.5k at motorway speeds but thats the same for most small cars and for a car its size they're relatively quiet and comfortable so I wouldn’t worry

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.

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 😂

Amazon sells 12v batteries if that helps.

Well on the bright side it sounds like a very peaceful and scenic place to live... not like the expensive over-crowded concrete jungle down here!