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Take it to a Ford dealer or qualified mechanic. Some Ford models need to have the oil drained and refilled within 10 minutes or they will suffer low oil pressure when trying to restart. It isn't worth risking your engine to save a few dollars by servicing it yourself.

Toyota recently launched the 12th-generation Corolla as a hatch model. However, when they unveiled the new-gen model at the Geneva Motor Show earlier in the year they confirmed a sedan variant will follow the hatch sometime in 2019.

Yes, no and maybe, all at once.

Ford's T6-generation Rangers are generally a reliable machine so long as they're treated with mechanical sympathy, and are serviced by the book. There have been a few issues reported by some owners, with engines and transmissions replaced under warranty.

However, compared to other vehicles in this class the Ranger is highly reliable and the best pick.

Hyundai's new-gen Santa Fe has just launched in three model trims, all offered in all-wheel-drive in Australia. While other markets could have front wheel drive options, there are no Santa Fe models offered in rear wheel drive.

The best for one person could be completely different for another person. Generally, the highest-specification model will be the best.

The RAV4 range offers 2WD or 4x4, diesel or petrol engines and a range of trim levels. For urban drivers doing short trips a 2WD petrol auto model would be the go, while long-distance tourers who might do a bit of sand or dirt driving would be better off with a diesel 4x4.

As for picking a trim level, that all comes down to budget.

You can't programme a new key fob to your MINI without specialist software that reads your car's computer, but you can change the CR2032 battery in the key fob yourself.

Use the button on the side of the key fob to slide the emergency key out, then pop out the middle section on the back of the key using a flat-head screwdriver. Slot the screwdriver into the exposed tab and lift up to reveal the battery.

Reassembly is the reverse of this procedure.

Your first port of call should be a Kia dealer or qualified mechanic. If you align the headlights incorrectly you could blind oncoming drivers, or not have enough light on the road to see properly.

Pop the top cover above the screen up, then remove the two fasteners holding the screen to the dashboard. Using a trim removal tool lever out the trim panel holding the vents beside the screen, working down around the base of the touchscreen unit. Unplug the wiring from this piece and set it aside. Remove the four fasteners holding the unit to the dash structure. The screen can then be lifted forward, out and unplugged.

Check in your handbook what globes your car uses and you should change both sides at the same time.

Open the bonnet and secure it with the prop. Turn the wheel of the car so it is pointing in, giving you better access to the back of the headlight you need to work on. Using a trim removal tool pop the centre out of the three plastic fasteners holding the inner guard liner to the car. Once the centre is popped up, pull the fastener out. Twist the bulb assembly anticlockwise, then push the tab on the wiring plug in to unplug the wiring connector. Wearing gloves, remove the new bulb from the packet and plug it into the wiring connector ensuring you don't touch the glass with your bare hands. Twist the headlight back into place in the headlight, refit the inner guard liner and plugs, and you're done.

Now! Toyota has just launched the 12th-generation of the Corolla, with a 5-door hatch on sale now and a four-door sedan reported to be coming soon.