When was production of the Mitsubishi Grandis discontinued?

I purchased a Mitsubishi Grandis in April 2009 from a Mitsubishi dealer as a part-exchange for my 2007 Volvo XC90. After a short period, we were not happy that we had done the right thing. We had also...

Did I get a good part-exchange deal for a new Audi TT?

I ordered a new Audi TT back in June for delivery next week, and although committed to the deal, I would very much welcome your view on how good (or bad) it is. I ordered a new (2011 model) Audi TT 2.0T...

I am part-exchanging my car for a Skoda Yeti. What happens if the dealer goes bust before the deal is concluded?

With retirement and a move to the Highlands coming soon, I have placed a factory order for a new Skoda Yeti Elegance 140bhp DSG, expected delivery in November/December. The dealer wants to take my 2006...

Can a dealer change the agreed trade-in value of my car after signing a contract?

I've signed the paperwork to buy a new car on the basis of a very generous trade-in valuation. I think the dealer may have made an error, despite the price being agreed by the sales manager and being shown...

Why am I being charged for 'Documentation and Taxation' when trading in for a new Ford Focus?

I am about to trade in my old Ford Focus for a year-old Focus. I've just noticed an item on the quote listed as "Documentation and Taxation" with a value of £74.73 plus VAT. I don't recall this being...

Can I get a better trade-in than £3000 against a new Hyundai i30 estate?

I have been looking at buying a Hyundai i30 estate - the premium version. The target price on another website is £15,164 and the list price is £17,150. However, Hyundai have the 'trade-in, trade-up' deal...

Is £12,000 a good price for a new Ford Fiesta with a part-exchange for our old Puma?

We are looking at a 1.4 Fiesta Titanium in Sea Grey. The dealer is offering it at £12,000 plus our Y-reg Puma valued at £1200. I'd like reversing sensors and mud flaps included but the dealer won't budge....

What's a fair trade-in for my 2004 Mercedes-Benz C180 Kompressor?

I have a 2004 Mercedes-Benz C180 Kompressor which has done 84,000 miles. It was purchased from and has been serviced by my local main dealer. Against a used two-year-old C180 with 28,000 miles on the clock,...

Will I lose out by trading in my 2008 Nissan Qashqai for something more economical?

I currently own a Nissan Qashqai 2.0 Acenta 2008, which I bought secondhand in November 2009. Currently we get about 35mpg. We mostly use the car at weekends for longish journeys, with the occasional short...

Should I spend £2000 on repairs for my Volkswagen Golf or trade it in for a new Kia Picanto?

I bought a 2002 Volkswagen Golf automatic in June 2006 for £6500. Milage was only 16,000. I used it for the last four years and added 20,000 miles on it, so it has 35,000 miles now. During the last few...