Bought a car which broke down days later. Sale of goods act clarification

On the 21st of Sept 2013 I bought a Ford C-Max from a second hand dealer, explaining, that I drive about 30k a year for work and need a reliable car. I was also driving to Exeter on the Thursday for...

Is the dealer liable for the faults with me used car?

Two weeks ago I bought a Citroen C5 Tourer from a one man dealer. The reversing sensors and power steering do not work. Would the legal warranty cover this?

Buying a Qashqai that missed a service?

I am buying a Nissan Qashqai+1 1.6 petrol. The car is in excellent condition and only 18 months old. However the car missed the first service and has 30k miles on the clock. I am not concerned about the...

Buying a SEAT Leon Cupra - what should I look out for?

I currently have a Mk 1 2001 Seat Leon TDi, which I've had for 4 years and while I'm really pleased with it, it's time to get something a bit newer and with a petrol engine (as I'm doing less than 12,000...

Is a high mileage Jaguar XF a good bet?

I am well into retirement and only travel about 5k miles a year. We already have a small car [Toyota IQ] and would like the comfort of a bigger car for the few longer journeys, but only have a limited...

Keeping a Boxster covered in bad weather?

I recently bought a 13 year old Porsche Boxster S and the paintwork is in very good condition. It is stored outside overnight and in the day time (at the station weekdays). I do have two old but good...

Can I return my faulty car bought on finance recently?

I bought a used Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTi 2006 reg with 68,000 finance. Having now had it for just over a month it's got an issue with a whining sound from the 3rd and 4th gears when driving....the garage...

Accident management company trying to make me take a hire car?

I was recently hit from behind whilst static in a traffic jam (ironically trying to pass another accident). The other party admitted full fault and as a company car driver I informed my leasing company....

Which £5000 estate car?

I need to replace my 1997 Peugeot 406 GLX 2.1 Estate. I am considering a Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 CDTi (120) Exclusive, 2008, 96,000 motorway miles for sale at £3,995 or a Saab 9-5 1.9 TiD Linear Sport, 2006,...

Who should I get to insure my new Mazda CX-5

I have a brand new Mazda CX-5 2.2d Sport Nav, due to be delivered in the next couple of days so a couple of questions please? a) Regarding insurance and the Mazda 3 year warranty, should we buy the specific...

Smell of fuel when the fan is on in my Golf?

I can smell fuel when I have my fan on in my MK4 Volkswagen Golf. My air conditioning unit packed up about 12 months ago which didn't bother me, but was expensive to fix so I left it. But during the...

Broken Mercedes-Benz COMAND unit - can it be fixed?

My 2007 Mercedes-Benz E280 Comand infotainment unit has completely failed - there is nothing on the screen and no buttons work. The dealer said an exchange unit, which has to come from Germany, is £1570...

Engine management light flashing on a Punto?

I have a 2003 Fiat Punto. The engine mamagement light is on constantly until I drive at speed - when it flashes on and off. Why is this and can I stop it?

When's the next Lexus RX coming?

Drawing a software analogy, it seems to me that the RX 450h is to the RX400h as Windows Vista is to XP - not a real successor. So are Lexus working on a "Windows 7" version and if so when might we see...

Will my daughter's CX-5 have a problematic DPF?

My daughter plans to buy a Mazda CX-5 with 2.2 150ps diesel. They only do one or two long runs a month (+25 miles), most of the trips will be 4 to 5 miles to and from school and shopping. My Jaguar 3.0D...

Which Touareg?

Does the 204PS Volkswagen Touareg tow as well as the 240PS version? From your 'real' mpg stats the 204PS appears to have better mpg. I need to know if it will pull a 2000kg trailer comfortably?

What hot hatch below £5000?

After driving a Toyota Corolla for five years with no problems, I'm looking for a hotter hatch for a change but would still like the reliability. It must be big enough to accommodate 2 Labradors in the...

Can't reach max RPM in a Primera?

My Primera has about 95,000 miles on the clock. It has two problems - the first is the idle sound, which oscilates a bit and sounds like it has sudden attacks of 'mosquito-like' changes in frequency. Vibrations...

Fitting smaller wheels to a Zafira?

Can I replace my original 16-inch alloys with 15-inch steel rims without fouling the brake calipers? Car is a Zafira.

Six months of apparent DPF problems with an Astra

I have a 2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.7 diesel. It started to cut out in March 2013 and became unreliable. Vauxhall assistance (AA) said it was supermarket fuel. Local dealer said not enough miles being done...

What stylish seven-seater?

I currently have a Audi A4 Estate 2.5 Diesel automatic and am looking to replace it with something larger, with up to 7 seats to enable me to carry grandchildren. Practicality plus style is what I want,...

Winter tyres - can I have some advice?

My car presently runs as standard on 205/55/r16 summer tyres on 6.5j alloys. I've been offered a set of 15 inch 6.5 j steel rims. Will fitting 205/60/r15 winter tyres keep the same rolling radius and how...

Best used estate for sub £4000?

I am looking to buy my wife a new car, this needs to be an estate due to the fact we have two children and a dog. I have a budget of £4000 and am wondering which car to go for and whether I should go...

Brake drum service

Two year old Hyundai i10 does it require a Brake Drum Service ? Main dealer wants £60.00 for the work

ST or STI?

Hi HJ, Im looking for a fun hatchback, with around 16000 to spend. I hear the fiesta ST is very good but then saw that 2008 impreza sti's are for sale on autotrader for the same price. what would you...

Worth waiting for the new model Skoda Yeti?

Skoda Yeti: Hoping to buy 4x4 diesel but believe range being re-vamped next year. Any news eg diesel chain cam drive fitted?, DPF problem being addressed? Is it worth waiting until 2014? Many thanks.

Aygo recalls - can you help?

Should I have been told about the Toyota 'service directive - as outlined in your Aygo 'Recalls' - by my dealer, when I had to replace my clutch last year at only 26000 miles? I am an advanced driver and...

Insurance for courtesy car - what would you suggest?

My car was written off. I've agreed to buy a new one, delivery originally expected on Monday 2nd, now delayed at least two weeks. Dealer is going to put me into one of their cars until my new one arrives....