Christopher Sharp

Mechanic Robert Hannah says Toyota is among the brands he trusts most because he rarely sees Yaris Hybrids requiring engine repairs and considers them inexpensive to run and buy. A previous comparison found the Toyota Yaris Hybrid more appealing than the Vauxhall Corsa Hybrid, despite the Corsa's greater comfort, because of its handling, usability and road-trip performance. Toyota's reputation is further supported by the Auto Express Driver Power Survey, which ranked the Toyota Aygo X as the UK's most reliable car for 2026, ahead of the Mazda CX-30 and Tesla Model 3.

Faye Bosley and her husband say moving from Camberley in Surrey to South Hams in Devon has improved their wellbeing. They attribute the change to access to the coast, sea swimming, paddleboarding, locally sourced food, community connections, informal physical activity and a stronger sense of purpose. South Hams and other Devon locations are associated with unusually high numbers of centenarians, although ageing expert Carole Easton cautions that the UK lacks an adequate strategy for supporting its growing older population.