Can I get car insurance for a seven month trip to Italy?

I have a seven month contract to teach English in Italy and was intending to drive there in my Ford Focus and use it for daily transport to the school in Naples. However, my insurance company tells me...

Forced to use a hire car whilst new BMW was fixed - should the dealer pay for my costs?

I ordered a new BMW 3 Series recently, but upon delivery discovered some minor scratches. Due to the fact that I live in London (the car was ordered in Bristol) I had it repaired at a local garage, with...

Is it illegal to remove a DPF?

I have a BMW 118 ES Coupe, which I purchased new in 2011. I love the car and would like to keep it over the long term, but I would like to try and avoid the costly DPF bills down the road. I understand...

DVLA accusing me of having no insurance - what can I do?

I have received a letter from the DVLA saying I wasn't insured on 10 July this year. I believe this is not true as I was on a garage policy for my car and many others. However, despite repeating this...

Vauxhall Astra with hard ride - can I reject it?

I purchased a nearly new Vauxhall Astra from a main dealer last month. The car had only covered 1800 miles, but I have found that the ride is extremely hard, particularly at anything over 40mph. I have...

What age do you have to be to drive a van?

I’m in the process of hiring a 17 year old apprentice and want him to drive my Ford Transit from time to time. Can he do this, or are there age limits for van drivers?

Bought a used car that's faulty - what can I do?

Last week I bought a 2003 Alfa Romeo 156 for £1799. It was cosmetically very good inside and out and had a full service history. I checked the oil and it was clean and up to the maximum mark, so I bought...

Can report a seller for clocking?

A few weeks ago I sold a car, but the buyer discovered it had been clocked. I have proven it was done before my time with proof of purchase and resolved the issue with a partial refund. Can I report the...

Bought a used car, but brakes worn out after just one month - who' should pay?

Last month I purchased a 2002 Volvo V70 auto (127,000 miles) from a local dealer. After a few weeks of running the car I noticed some brake fading, so had it checked at my local garage. I have now been...

DAB radio advertised at wrong price – can I demand Mitsubishi honour the deal?

I am looking for a DAB radio for my 2010 Mitsubishi ASX 3 and recently spotted a Kenwood DAB Multimedia Kit part advertised for £170, including fitting. The deal was on Mitsubishi’s website and I tried...