Honda Product Recall

<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRH5LndoP3SnhYQgRUW0D4HuEFQfPRIATjK_QCXQnMGZjZqgSgaILv0V-k-DKGe0QvB2LHaYecvWusWUK20H1ShQXNJZYP3RgTXheEt2RKuLeLh67KyF99EoBOTGuFpoZeyK277WzMcs2e/s1600/Honda-CRV.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRH5LndoP3SnhYQgRUW0D4HuEFQfPRIATjK_QCXQnMGZjZqgSgaILv0V-k-DKGe0QvB2LHaYecvWusWUK20H1ShQXNJZYP3RgTXheEt2RKuLeLh67KyF99EoBOTGuFpoZeyK277WzMcs2e/s320/Honda-CRV.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />This is a short post to inform Honda drivers that Honda UK has a product recall on a selection of cars due to faulty passenger airbags. This recall mainly affects CR-V's between 2002-3 and a small number of Stream and Jazz models between 2001-02.<br /><br />Owners will be notified by post and asked to make an appointment to visit their local Honda dealership. Work to carry out these essential repairs will be free of charge and are strongly recommended.<br /><br />If you have any queries, please visit the <a href="http://www.honda.co.uk/cars/owners/youandyourcar/recallsandupdates/" target="_blank">Honda UK Product Recall </a> website or contact your local Honda UK dealership.<br /><br />This post was brought to you in association with Honda UK.

Honda Product Recall

This is a short post to inform Honda drivers that Honda UK has a product recall on a selection of cars due to faulty passenger airbags. This...

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'08 Toyota Verso

The Toyota Verso, launched in 2009, designed to be a compact MPV, was a replacement for the Corolla Verso. The Verson carries on the long tradition of safety and reliability that run through the Toyota range, with Euro NCAP declaring it to be the safest MPV on the market in 2010.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6imo242iwkAq4Tp5MhCSjGfufOhxFXP39jnQYyoURS72n07vFU_YCjC_taGB65y20bAQRduphlY4doanFV1UAu2w1LkTuTikgHI7ExsKsO8LUnAZTjdn7QcF3xz71N-tCNQJktsrFW4TX/s1600/verso.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6imo242iwkAq4Tp5MhCSjGfufOhxFXP39jnQYyoURS72n07vFU_YCjC_taGB65y20bAQRduphlY4doanFV1UAu2w1LkTuTikgHI7ExsKsO8LUnAZTjdn7QcF3xz71N-tCNQJktsrFW4TX/s400/verso.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> A standard Verso is comfortable, spacious and reliable, but when alterations are needed for the disabled, things can go slightly wrong. The following review was written by one of our readers, Mandy Sellars, who explains some of the difficulties that she has experienced with some of the alterations needed for her condition.<br /> <br /> "My car is a Toyota Corolla Verso, its a 7 seater one.<br /> I have had this for 4 years and its been adapted for me to use: it has an extended steering wheel so I can reach it as due to my condition I need extra leg space.<br /> There are extra runners on the drivers seat so that it touches the back seats, this gives me the room I need to sit in the drivers seat.<br /> <br /> "It's a 58 plate thats makes it 4 years old i think? sorry hopeless with these things.<br /> well its difficult for me to give a clear definition as to whether its comfortable as i get pain from driving, but i think essentially for most people it could be.<br /> Yes it's easy to park i dont have problems at all. Of course for me i always need to park in a disabled space as you will know thats not always easy.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4uiQDxqZsvQNnwj2pIySbWaVxXIzUphXYWmWaDiKu0yzwfh5nhvmMGjUAfXXMXid39i1iahXkvIe7y-hrmttppaRGBE7DzXmtUkrc74jUV2OM6fYUqdB3vBW_252UIES_whMvKCoLMJKc/s1600/verso3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="105" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4uiQDxqZsvQNnwj2pIySbWaVxXIzUphXYWmWaDiKu0yzwfh5nhvmMGjUAfXXMXid39i1iahXkvIe7y-hrmttppaRGBE7DzXmtUkrc74jUV2OM6fYUqdB3vBW_252UIES_whMvKCoLMJKc/s640/verso3.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> <br /> "The extra seats in the boot have been removed and fitted with a hoist to lift my electric wheelchair in to the back of the car. The wheelchair is a sunrise quickie F55 so it is taken apart to fit in the boot, the arms, footplates, back and seat are removed. it fits snuggle in the boot but doesn't leave much room for anything else to fit in the boot.<br /> <br /> "I have hand controls to drive my car and have found that Toyotas new gear control, which is known as a multi mode gear box, which they say is in-between a manual and automatic gear box. However, I would definitely say that for anyone who has to use hand controls not to go for a car that has a multi mode gear box. The reason being is that with a standard automatic you can stay static on a hill without putting the hand break on, however, with a multi mode gear box you need to use the hand break when stationary on a hill. This is where the problems start, having to find the biting point in the acceleration with one hand whilst taking the hand break off with the other and no hand to steer with!! so this in my opinion is very dangerous and such gear modes shouldn't be offered to someone using hand controls.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv7DYxWmnYZpfUSMZktFkMvUYTSZRMy2rMbF7nfBRkMNUOK4lKpOv2199453STjtfZL6t3mMhSjpJrmN40Yrq-5tqe7Bbx1vuc1r2mlE3t7i-SqxTrqOUB-UmpYWlY8vblMCj0Ud8R5Sb4/s1600/verso2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv7DYxWmnYZpfUSMZktFkMvUYTSZRMy2rMbF7nfBRkMNUOK4lKpOv2199453STjtfZL6t3mMhSjpJrmN40Yrq-5tqe7Bbx1vuc1r2mlE3t7i-SqxTrqOUB-UmpYWlY8vblMCj0Ud8R5Sb4/s400/verso2.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> "I know the way to start cars has changed a lot over the years and now there is a button on the dash board, this for me personally is pretty difficult to reach, it was so much easier when you put a key in on the steering wheel to start the car."<br /> <br /> Mandy's experiences go to show that if you have a mobility issue that requires you to alter a cars specifications, then much thought is needed as to whether some alterations will actually make you life more easier, or not.

'08 Toyota Verso

The Toyota Verso, launched in 2009, designed to be a compact MPV, was a replacement for the Corolla Verso. The Verson carries on the long tr...

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Hybrid Cars For The Disabled

<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHdFoKWSXB73JazGHzw7BVMxe_g-el78FCW5adVD3qJgDZQqgzefeF0ijMkPVvhzUg5yQJ10g2bahmiNgJQ-1DeJIYtz7pzDibF5v40ZyQE1dAAgNMZod5uGh9v2Vs-nyL_HI4JClu9vYR/s1600/honda2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHdFoKWSXB73JazGHzw7BVMxe_g-el78FCW5adVD3qJgDZQqgzefeF0ijMkPVvhzUg5yQJ10g2bahmiNgJQ-1DeJIYtz7pzDibF5v40ZyQE1dAAgNMZod5uGh9v2Vs-nyL_HI4JClu9vYR/s320/honda2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Hybrid cars these days are becoming more and more common place on our streets. The attraction of saving and money, as well as saving the environment, is making people turn to hybrid technology. There are several manufacturers these days who produce hybrid cars, none more so than Honda. You can <a href="http://www.honda.co.uk/cars/hybrids/" target="_blank">find out more about the range of hybrid cars from Honda UK</a> here. But are these cars really fit for purpose when it comes to meeting the needs of the disabled?<br /><br />In short answer, yes. Hybrid cars are designed to be just like a normal car. All of the controls are the same, all basic functions are the same. In fact, apart from a few additional buttons in the cabin, such as "Eco" and "EV", there is nothing significantly different. I have personally reviewed a selection of hybrid cars, and with disabilities, I can honestly say that they are just as easy to drive, and live with, as my normal car.<br /><br />A lot of people worry about lack of space in the cabin due to batteries, but this simply isn't the case. In most hybrid cars, the batteries are either under the boot on under the centre arm-rest, so space is not compromised. I have yet to find a hybrid where I cannot fit my wheelchair in the boot and often there is still room to spare.<br /><br />Another concern I have come across is people worrying that the batteries will die and will cost a veritable fortune to replace. The truth is that these battery cells last a very long time and most manufacturers a warranty on the batteries, Honda offers a 5 year warranty, though personally, I have known hybrids still using the original batteries more than a decade later.<br /><br />Hybrid cars are the future of motoring, cutting down on carbon dioxide production and reducing fossil fuel consumption and Honda are already paving the way for the next generation of hybrid vehicles.<br /><br /><br /><br />This post was brought to you in association with Honda UK.<br /><br /><br />

Hybrid Cars For The Disabled

Hybrid cars these days are becoming more and more common place on our streets. The attraction of saving and money, as well as saving the env...

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Toyota Yaris/Hybrid

<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjioJx43y33dCNYL7CCu7f_aN3exBFNnhE0Wuht2Dz6L0NBIBI8PvN_rvv6ph2h3Zr6xJicfVlH4yLc3ttZCpd7gThbj4xwE_oQyTSCUUi2v73BENP5S6kspV0CNpjcgUrerzyEnnLxRUX6/s1600/yaris.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjioJx43y33dCNYL7CCu7f_aN3exBFNnhE0Wuht2Dz6L0NBIBI8PvN_rvv6ph2h3Zr6xJicfVlH4yLc3ttZCpd7gThbj4xwE_oQyTSCUUi2v73BENP5S6kspV0CNpjcgUrerzyEnnLxRUX6/s320/yaris.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The Toyota Yaris has been with us for quite a while now, since 1999 in fact, and in that time it has seen several face-lifts, but none of those are as striking or as pleasant to look at, than the new model. The Yaris is classed as a Subcompact hatchback, which basically means it's smaller than the size of a usual hatchback. But don't let the size fool you, there is plenty of potential in this little run-about.<br /><br />With a small car such as the Yaris, suitability really depends on your mobility needs. Because this car is small, it is rather low down, so if you struggle getting in and out of cars, but are keen on a Toyota being your next car, i would suggest you look more at a <a href="http://car-review-4-u.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/toyota-prius.html" target="_blank">Prius Plus</a> or the <a href="http://car-review-4-u.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/12-toyota-auris-hybrid.html" target="_blank">Auris</a>. However, if entering and exiting a car is not so much a problem, they the Yaris could very well be the car for you.<br /><br />Toyota has really pulled out all of the stops lately when it comes to the looks of their cars, and the Yaris is no exception. The bold lines and ridges, the large front grill and LED daytime running lights, to name but a few,  make this car a real head-turner.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-2A6fIratjKfNywsw4DtPpNzofImgY6GbLXEdtB6F3gUk5SKewxUCC3ZKy0WN7CgBhqZWuasv2dEuHNglHE7NdXIHPTGaVLSa42Zt6pBfkpCwDC1iFWtqQJTKlHp9ji5hOhwDyXqlMNmy/s1600/yarisstats.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="51" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-2A6fIratjKfNywsw4DtPpNzofImgY6GbLXEdtB6F3gUk5SKewxUCC3ZKy0WN7CgBhqZWuasv2dEuHNglHE7NdXIHPTGaVLSa42Zt6pBfkpCwDC1iFWtqQJTKlHp9ji5hOhwDyXqlMNmy/s400/yarisstats.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />As for space? Well let's not forget that this is a small car, but there is still plenty of space in the cabin for 5 people and the boot is big enough of house a folded wheelchair. In general, the inside is a pleasant place to be. Everything is where you expect them to be, and if you buy the T4 or the T Spirit model, you have the option of Toyota's Touch and Go system. A 6.1 inch touch screen multimedia system with SatNav and mobile device connectivity, make it a very worthwhile option to have.The only item that i found to be missing, and really could do with, is a centre arm-rest.<br /><br />The Yaris is a small, fun car to drive. With light steering, excellent lumbar support and a good suspension, this is a car that is easy to drive, easy to park and easy to live with. Running costs are low too. For the Diesel version, you pay only £20 a year in tax and zero if you choose the Hybrid. Both the Diesel and the Hybrid have very good Miles Per Gallon (MPG) figures and insurance is low too. The T2 1.0 petrol 5 door is in insurance group 4 and Hybrid in insurance groups 8-9. Prices starting at £9,995 for the Yaris and £15,195 for the Yaris Hybrid, make it a very tempting car. For true value for money though, i do recommend the Hybrid. It might be slightly more expensive to buy, but the money you will save while running it, make it a very sensible choice, especially for town and city driving.<br /><br />If you are looking for a small town car, that is cheap to run, good to look at and excellent to drive, then i suggest you look no further than the Toyota Yaris. Your only problem now, is choosing which variant to buy. For further in-depth details about this car, please click <a href="http://www.toyota.co.uk/cgi-bin/toyota/bv/generic_editorial.jsp?navRoot=toyota_1024_root&fullwidth=true&noLeftMenu=true&forceText=%3Cnone%3E&range=YH1&edname=CC2-Yaris-specification&id=CC2-Yaris-specification" target="_blank">here</a> to navigate to the Toyota page for all specifications on the Yaris.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6u_5Z0CXsEVHeLhkAy2VAOreojksyrU8HBPb0f2djLl_T-aAUMo7m_9xNDJy-hvRDlZB3kjAq7DoSHWMDaYttBrwisCoSvx2ZcbiGWKfMjRoGfOmIJ8Fo75U1FwLxj-mtsbo0efpLVvb4/s1600/yaris2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6u_5Z0CXsEVHeLhkAy2VAOreojksyrU8HBPb0f2djLl_T-aAUMo7m_9xNDJy-hvRDlZB3kjAq7DoSHWMDaYttBrwisCoSvx2ZcbiGWKfMjRoGfOmIJ8Fo75U1FwLxj-mtsbo0efpLVvb4/s320/yaris2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />The Toyota Yaris was provided to us for review by <a href="http://vantagepreston.toyota.co.uk/" target="_blank">Vantage Toyota Preston</a>.

Toyota Yaris/Hybrid

The Toyota Yaris has been with us for quite a while now, since 1999 in fact, and in that time it has seen several face-lifts, but none of th...

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