2008 Toyota Yaris Hatchback review from North America

One problem I had was I backed up into my own wooden fence and the bumper dislocated from its normal position. I didn't have to spend any money replacing the bumper, all I did was I pushed the bumper back into place and it popped right back in no problem, almost like putting the arms back on your sunglasses! Very simple.

I fill my tank up with premium fuel from Sunoco, I have found that my miles per gallon improved greatly by switching from ESSO (A Quebec Based Fuel company).

ESSO is rubbish, and has no dramatic difference whether it be regular or premium fuel.

I recently got 508 km for a tank of Sunoco premium, compared with ESSO's 440 km per tank.

Keep in mine my average speed was fluctuating quite frequently, I am not a granny behind the wheel either.

It's a great car, I once drove down a country road in Stirling, Ontario in the middle of winter, I never thought I would make it down considering the powder snow was up to the centre of my front wheels!

But I never let off the gas and powered my way through the snow! It was really wonderful.

In the snow that is much like mashed potatoes, it is very difficult to make pin point turns (with all season tires), but I found that when I pulled the handbrake I could make turns I couldn't have made normally. I don't suggest pulling your handbrake too frequently of course.

Well that's my Toyota Yaris - I love it!