Missing items from a used car

I have bought a car and when I checked car on day of purchse, I found that service record book, code card and anti-theft locking wheel nut were missing. I reported this to the seller (Car Supermarket)...

How can I trace my Ford Mondeo's service history?

I have bought an 08/58 Ford Mondeo but the service book is missing. I've been unable to trace the service history to confirm anything. It was sold via Ford Direct in August 09 with 9000 miles, and has...

I've been sold a car that has no service history - do I have any recourse?

I part-exchanged a car at my local Toyota dealer. They sold me a Toyota and said it had a full service history and that the documents would be sent in post. I waited and waited, and it transpires that...

I'm thinking of buying a Mazda 3 - is this a good idea?

I am thinking of buying a Mazda 3, as it seems to be a good car and offers better value for money and is less common than a Volkswagen Golf. Do you think this is a good idea? Also, I am not sure about...

Will the remaining warranty on my Ford Ka be honoured despite a lack of service history?

I recently bought a Ford Ka, registered in March 2008, from a well known Ford dealership. I was told during the sale that there was the remainder of the Ford extended warranty still remaining on the vehicle...

Where should I sell my Honda CR-V with its partial service history?

I have a 2004 Honda 2.0 CR-V SE automatic (petrol) which I purchased secondhand (one previous owner) from a Honda franchise in 2008 with 17,500 miles on the clock. I am now thinking of selling the car....

Should we buy this Toyota Yaris which is overdue for an oil change?

We are hunting for a replacement for our written-off Fiesta and have read your review and decided to go for a 2004 Toyota Yaris diesel with 32,000 miles. We saw one this week for sale from trader, which...

What are your opinions of the Mazda Shiraz 323?

How good is the Mazda Shiraz 323? The one I am thinking of buying is 10 years old with 59,000 miles on the clock. I will say it does appear to have been looked after.

Should I replace my Mazda 3 with an Audi A6 or a Honda Accord Tourer?

I currently run a 2005 Mazda 3 2-litre Sport saloon, but a new baby, labrador and broody wife mean it's time to look for an estate. With the part-ex I would get for mine (full service history, good condition...

My Volkswagen dealership lost my Touran's service book - must I have a 'replacement' book?

I bought an approved Volkswagen Touran from a main dealer. The service book wasn't stamped but the dealer said they would stamp it up with the three services that were on the Volkswagen system. A week...