buying second hand

Which car is most reliable to buy secondhand?

Recommended car choice?

I have a Mercedes-Benz R-Class, which I love, but it is thirsty and expensive to run. I like the seven-seat mode for the grandparents, huge boot, driving position. What are similar but cheaper cars to...

Why aren't all cars front wheel drive?

Why are cars still made with rear wheel drive? For years I have driven front wheel drive Saabs on snow with ease using standard tyres. Now it is time to say goodbye to my 13 year old Saab 9-5 and my...

Country of Origin - does it affect reliability?

I've heard that some Honda Jazz cars were built in China/Thailand and not Japan,does this affect build quality/reliability? What problems should I look out for?

Is a 2004 Range Rover worth having?

I am looking to buy a 04 plate Range Rover TD6 Vogue 2.9L with 73k miles on the clock. AA inspection (which was excellent service) gave generally v good results for a car of this age. I am interested...

Dealer warranty mistake

I recently purchased a used Jaguar 2.2 SE estate from a main dealer in Reading. The car was sold to me on the understanding I would benefit from a one-year 'Approved' Jaguar warranty. When the documents...

Mytyres.co.uk: warning signs?

When I tried to purchase online four winter wheels/tyres from Mytyres.co.uk, they initially took my order, and confirmed by email. But very shortly after I received a second email which stated 'as per...

Veho-Alliance - can I trust them?

I Also saw this site, as you know the company mentioned sells cars at very appealing prices. And as of writing this are still up and running: http://veho-alliance-lp.com There are even a couple of...

Audi A1 Heated Wing mirror Issues

Hi, my wife bought a high specification A1 s-line back in June 2011 from Bolton Audi. We viewed the showroom model and had test drives in the demonstrator vehicle and from there based the spec on her...

Best small car for long-term ownership?

My wife has been running a Y-reg 1.0-litre petrol Yaris since new, and has now clocked up over 120k miles at over 50mpg, mostly commuting 15 miles each way into Leeds with the occasional longer journey....