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They know Chris but there are a lot of cars with no problems and the floodgates will open on those too. Have a read through the thread and you’ll find many a noble crusader that wants to tell Toyota a thing or two. You’ll end up going to a lot of effort for nothing and you might eventually get a new battery but at this stage, probably the same as the one you’ve got. It is actually in hand and they are working on it but the best thing you can do is spend £75 and 20 minutes sticking a new Yuasa battery under the back seat and be done with it. Your faith will be restored in what is actually a very good car.

I would have liked that as an option - I think they should just produce one body type instead of two (i.e. the current pano-roof/no-pano-roof) and if you don't want the pano roof stick a solar panel where the pano roof would have gone! You can get very cheap low efficiency solar panels that are literally printed onto a flexible polymer substrate so they are light and can even conform to the existing double-bubble shape of the non-pano roofs. It could charge the 12v and maybe even supply some power to the traction battery - While a solar panel on a roof the size of a Yaris' isn't going to output much power, when the traction battery is only 700Wh (0.7kWh!) capacity, it's a sizeable fraction! I'm surprised EVs don't have such things as standard, especially given how massive their footprints are - It'd be a drop in the bucket of their massive 70kWh batteries but free power is free power, and if you get stranded somewhere at least it'd be able to put in some power to get you going!

Good point. If the car has A/C and it is switched it on, the fan will come on more frequently, in fact, it only stops running briefly and comes back on again.

Wholeheartedly agree with @anchorman re ULEZ. And just to stoke the fires a little: it isn’t Khaaanns ULEZ it’s Borrrrrriiiissss ULEZ 😉 https://www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/news/the-truth-about-londons-ultra-low-emission-zone/

Ive just come out of a GR CH-R, I really liked it, you can't compare the two cars, chalk and cheese

Back to hitch hikers, or anyone in difficulty. I am very cautious about offering help to a female, especially late at night. Not so bad if my wife is with me, but if I am alone there is the risk of misinterpretation of intent. Depending on the apparent seriousness of the situation, in a worst case scenario I would probably call 999, explain the position, and then say that I am staying close by to keep watch until the emergency service(s) arrive. I was with my wife when we once came across a young woman in a broken down vehicle late at night, and on a dark, lonely stretch of road. I told her we would park close by, and wait until help arrived. She managed to contact a relative (brother, I think) and he turned up about twenty minutes later. Thanks were expressed, and we departed in the satisfying knowledge that we hadn’t left a young woman open to danger.

For the last twenty-plus years I always had diesel cars to provide torque/economy when towing our caravan. Now having given up caravanning, I bought my C-HR hybrid (HEV) last year. This is my first EV car, but already I have satisfied myself that HEV is the only way to go. This is because, whatever happens (or doesn’t happen) in the EV charging world, the HEV still gives total independence from government failures - lack of charging points, grid capacity limitations, etc. Regarding which make/model to choose, this comes down to facilities offered in the vehicle, depending on a prospective owner’s needs, and not directly related to method of fuelling.

Yo do know parts king is one of the most prolific and helpful posters on this forum, works for a dealer and is regularly providing assistance to members? He's neither posted a link, affiliate or otherwise, or a Web address. Think you need to delete or adjust your comment as it's unnecessary and misleading.

It’s not a horn, it’s a loud sigh.

You can switch the later ones on remotely from anywhere in the world if it needs a little boost. A reasonable prediction of the weather will minimise the engine running.

I know it’ll get stuck in your craw but I fully endorse ULEZ and getting shut of polluting vehicles. It’s time they nationalised it and did away with manual gearboxes.

So do I and I agree you can sometimes do better with new than nearly new. I’ve also see nearly new cars with horrendous damage turn up on a forecourt. Running new means you get the latest spec and you do elevate yourself back to higher residual value. No MOTs often no tyres or exhaust or other wearables for a few years. Cyker Scrooge thinks he’s going to live until he’s 110 but Khaaaan will already be planning his next tax on anything with even a hybrid engine so he’ll have to cough up eventually.

The hybrid engines displacement is deceptive as they are Atkinson/Miller-cycle - Although it says 1.8, it feels closer to a 1.5 due to the difference in compression and expansion ratio caused by the Miller-cycle valve-timing (It expands the full 1.8L worth to extract as much energy as possible and increase efficiency, but doesn't compress 1.8L of fuel/air mix, so the torque and power is lower than in a normal Otto-cycle engine of the same displacement.). The cars will rev more if you're hoofing it as the pseudo-CVT system will optimize the revs for efficiency or power in a way no other 'gearbox' can do. It's not struggling or being damaged, it's just doing what you're telling it to do by responding to the accelerator immediately. It is something you need to get used to as normal gearboxes can't do this and you have to wait for the power to build which feels more natural to most people, esp. as you don't feel the torque building in the same way. Also most people are scared to rev out their engine to extract maximum performance and shift well before the red-line, but the hybrid system has no such qualms and will happily rev up to the maximum power RPM if told to via the accelerator pedal. The DynamicForce-branded engines (M20A in the Corolla and M15A in the Yaris) are better for feel, as if you really hammer them they switch into Otto-cycle mode - The fuel economy will drop to that of a normal ICE car but it'll haul like you'd expect a 2.0L NA engine to. I'm not like most hybrid owners as I don't drive for economy, but for fun and I've been very impressed as the car has incredibly rapid accelerator response (Very few cars can get away from the lights as fast as this one ), has respectable acceleration and very good handling, and while there are other cars that can do all of that better, they'd do it getting maybe half the mpg this one does - It's one of those rare cars where you can have your cake and eat it, so to speak

Loving it too. Looks great 👍 Shame Toyota has never been great at diesel engines. Compared to European counterparts it's pretty weak, but I guess it does the job. And, yes, I'd have thought tow bar was standard on LC.

That assumes that: a) you know it's just stuck and not a mechanical latch that needs releasing, b) you are happy to squirt WD40 or the like near your windscreen. For a, I didn't know (the one I removed was apparently a friction/spring clip and the replacement has a positive latch) and for b, I wouldn't be happy doing that (though I might try a very small drop of oil on the likely places).

I struggled with the original one on ours to be honest. It was you tube that helped me.

….and whether the a/c is on.

If the car is left idling and up at normal working temperature then yes the fan will come on at regular intervals. Completely normal. How come you ask - has the behaviour changed do you think? Or have you just not noticed this before? How often it comes on depends on the ambient temperature of course. In winter it will take longer for the fan to come on compared to summer.

I like my C-HR as it suits my needs perfectly. Missus has a new Yaris Cross on order as the one she tested out suited her needs much better then a C-HR would. She needs easy access for front passenger due to transporting an elderly parent & room in the boot for a wheel chair, Yaris Cross much more suitable out of the two vehicles for her. Try both & pick the vehicle that suits your needs the best.

Not something Toyota has control of, it is an EU directive, that's how it has to be despite what people "want"

OK so I connected the Ctek charger and the problem went away. I'll leave it connected for a few hours until I get a green LED and keep my fingers crossed. Thanks for all the feedback.

I’m finding the best and fool proof method of tackling car theft is to not own a car. 🤣 Seriously it’s liberating and less stressful 🤷‍♂️ Obviously I know that not everyone can live without a car, but for me, for now, I’m happy to not have the responsibility and cost of a car. I’ve had a few new cars in the last few years then worry about leaving them in public car parks and have had work colleagues use it as a door stop with their own car door. 🤬 The wife has hers, but I barely use it, and that’s her own preference to own one. Glad I’m off the wagon 😂 To add, the Stoplock will fit an Aygo X, you need one with the pronounced bend, called Elite Pro, as I had one on my Aygo X. Good luck with the new car. 😎

Hi Gwynfor, I'm surprised Wales has any water left considering the amount of leeks.😂

I have owned both and will go back to the CHR as said it is a step up from the yaris cross.

Mark, I’m nearly 89. We used tyo regularly take our caravan to France until Covid struck. Have since given up caravanning, but still hope to take the C-HR to France next year, but this time renting holiday accommodation. Happy with a HEV - would not consider anything else, other than changing back to ICE powered vehicle.

FWIW I used a Holts repair bottle on the wheel of our wheel barrow where the tyre had perished so badly it had started leaking through a gazillion cracks. 10 years later it still holds air. Value I say!

Holts make tyre repair kits in a variety of sizes based on wheel size. They are reasonably priced at your local motor factor

Sounds like clutch slip but if the Rev Counter stays low ? Check underside of car could be a loose heat shield around exhaust.

Not much. But it's cheap and half a litre should be more than enough and allow you to flush through the master as well.

Was only kidding, £27.61

I'm sure I remember it as an option on UK cars some years back. Was pretty pricey from what I recall.

Toyota already did this for Prius on JDM So it's definitely doable and not by a crazy DIYer with an angle grinder 😄

It might be your 12v battery. Check its health. I had the same problem in a Yaris mk2 with a power leak, draining the battery. When I solved it, the problem ended. When the 12v battery is unhealthy, the computer will start to shutdown non essential electric/electronic systems to save what is left of the battery for the starter motor. One of the non essential systems is the hands free door unlocker.

C'mon chaps and chapesses, I have arranged a test drive and another 'discussion' for next Tuesday. If you do not hurry up with your reasons not to buy, I am going to have to get one!

Plenty - There are a bazillion threads about it already!! (I may be exaggerating a bit, but there are a few!!)

The problem is there are really good dealers but also really bad dealers with a whole spectrum in-between. Finding the good ones is the trick!

I think that's the justification for why the rear view isn't better, but having gotten used to the rear view camera (My first car with one!) I can honestly say it's no substitute for looking with my eyes - It's much harder to judge position and distance with the rear view camera because of the fish-eye effect - I still find it much more accurate to use the mirrors and only use the camera for balancing my distance to the car behind at somewhere between "too polite" and "downright rude" Alright alright no need to boast! And be careful, PartsKing will have that horn off you for his car if you're not careful!!

Congrats. Enjoy the ride👍

I absolutely love and respect the folk who buy new cars and sell them on 2 or 3 years later with fairly low mileage. They enable me to buy them at a fraction of the cost of a new one 🙂 . But joking aside, I got over my desire for new cars after 30 odd years of driving company cars that were replaced every 2 or 3 years (but with pretty high mileages on them). That included two Toyotas - the experience of which resulted in my buying that brand when I went self-employed.

Ok, thanks for the reply. Will test that when i get back home in 1.5 months... 🙂

87940-0DB90, Heated folding mirror. You can only buy a full mirror, or a glass (cover separate)

I never struggled with rear vision, I can work out where the back is by using the mirrors and the camera. Of course my work vehicle is a tad bigger. A mate of mine filmed me passing him yesterday but his is even bigger than mine. e542c1a3-4b03-4e55-8377-47ab8ec994a5.mp4

Mine makes my face look like a plasterer's radio.

No insight Nick, but you need to keep an eye on what might be going on. We do know that a number of manufacturers a couple of years ago just deleted lots of items from the spec, Volvo was one of them. Let’s hope it’s an upgrade rather than a spec degradation.

As above HEV is the only solution to me (apart from staying with petrol) as although retired i do long journeys in this country and around Europe...imagine trying to get from Preston to Malaga in an electric vehicle that the stress of working out charging points in France Spain etc. I am glad i am 61 as EV's will never work for me apart from when the time comes i need an electric mobility scooter.🤣

Not on new cars, but plenty of used get taken around the country

Derek, I think a properly installed solar panel is a 'good' solution if you avoid the obvious pitfalls: Park in the open. Park with a Southern aspect. Don't rely on it in winter with less daylight and potentially heavy cloud cover.

That was only a problem on early models Tony and you will get the uprated version. It’s a cracking car so don’t lose faith in it. The only thing you could do for ultimate trust is put a Yuasa battery on it. If you’re north Staffordshire and fancy a trip over the hill, I’ll do it for you.

Hmm, if I had a quid for every time second hand parts had turned up on eBay…. There’s no way I’d fit this particular part second hand unless I 100% knew it’s history. It is under warranty because he says so - in bold so it must be very important 😉. What would I do? Well the first thing I always do with similar situations is categorise it into something I can influence or something I can’t and this falls into the latter so job one is stop worrying about it because no amount of worrying is going to change anything. You’ve got a car, somebody else’s car that is preserving yours so as long as there isn’t a huge bill accruing by your car being at the dealership, you should be feeling quite smug about that unless this loan car doesn’t meet your needs. For instance if you were a builder with a Hilux and they gave you an Aygo, you might have a justified complaint. You’ve got a Yaris so unless you’ve got a specific need for a small car and they didn’t give you a Fiat or a Ford or some other highly embarrassing vehicle in front of the neighbours then you should also be content 😉. I see the MOT and insurance as clerical matters. It will pass an MOT, we know that and I wouldn’t be surprised if you can’t negotiate that free or very cheap with the dealer on handover. The insurance is a phone call but make sure the car is covered by the dealer before suspending yours. The shortage of parts is frustrating but it will be for the dealer and Toyota who will be working to sort it out. I’m thinking of making a new thread in bold AND capitals - why does it always rain just after I’ve cleaned the car? It’s costing me a fortune in cleaning products and at my age, time is precious!!!