I'm buying a used Citroen Xsara Picasso with no service history - how much should I knock off to reflect this?

I'm considering buying a used Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 Desire, registered July 2003. The car has had two owners and has covered 66,000 miles with 12 months' MOT. It is in very good condition but has no...

Can I have my Mercedes-Benz SLK200 serviced at an independent dealer?

I own a 4-year-old Mercedes-Benz SLK200. It recently had a service at a dealership and I was shocked and stunned when it cost £1060 (including two rear tyres). The level of service isn't that brilliant...

Should I steer clear of a 2-year-old Mazda 6 that has 47,000 miles on the clock?

Should I steer clear of a 2-year-old Mazda 6 that has 47,000 miles on the clock?

When should the cam belt be changed on a 2001 Citroen Xsara Picasso?

I'm going to look at a 2001 Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0HDi at an independent dealer tomorrow. It's advertised as "Full Service History, 8 Stamps In Service Book" with a mileage of 80,000. First question,...

I bought a Volkswagen Beetle from a dealer who agreed to send the FSH and spare key later - he hasn't. What can I do?

Three weeks ago I part exchanged my old car for a Volkswagen Beetle from a local dealership. Half way into the journey to view the car (and potentially purchase it) the garage owner rang to say he had...

Does Mazda operate a digital service record for its cars on a database?

I am considering buying a 2007 Mazda 6 2.0 TS Auto. It is an ex-Motability car with one previous owner. It's being sold by the original supplying Mazda dealership. I am told that Mazda servicing data is...

What do you think of the BM 535d M Sport Touring?

I am looking to buy a BMW 535d M Sport Touring and wanted your general comments and thoughts on the car, as well as key areas to check on the car and its history. I am buying it from a BMW main dealer...

Is this a good price for a 2003 MINI Cooper with just 11,000 miles?

I have seen a MINI Cooper 1.6 2003 with only 11,000 miles and one owner. The asking price is £6495 - is this a fair price for this car in immaculate condition with 12 months MoT?

I bought a Ford Transit with FSH but one invoice is missing, and now Ford warranty will not cover a broken cam belt - what should I do?

I purchased my '57-reg van in July 2009. It has a Ford warranty until December 2010 and had done 25,000 miles. It has now done 40,000 miles, but on 3 May 2010 the cam belt broke. The van is at Bristol...

Is there a way of getting proof of service history for my Cat D Land Rover Discovery 2?

I've owned a Land Rover Discovery 2 for three years, and I'm now trying to sell it without service history. It was a category D write-off and I tried in vain to get the full service history, but the previous...