Can I recover the cost of repair on this used car?

A 56 plate Ford Focus bought from Trader required new front brake pads & discs within 3 weeks of purchase. Am I in my rights to expect at least a large contribution towards costs? I contacted dealer by...

Fitter installed the wrong tyres.

I recently had two new tyres fitted to the rear by a major supplier. The types was the same as already fitted 225/55/16 and this was shown on the invoice. At my recent MOT it was noted that the ones fitted...

Do I get my deposit back?

I put down a deposit of £50 for a car 2 weeks ago. I only received a receipt saying "I have received a deposit of £50 for vehicle ... balance of £915 to be paid". Signed the receipt. The car is insurance...

Insurance 'write-off' with Hastings Direct

I had an accident on the M25 two weeks ago, driving into a large lorry tyre, dropped by a lorry. Highways Agency attended and told me to give the lorry details to my insurers as it was clearly their fault....

Can a car seller increase the price after I've paid a deposit?

I recently visited a Volkswagen garage and put a deposit down on a secondhand Scirocco. We signed a contract of which I have a copy. I will collect the car in two weeks. Two days later (today) I had a...

Hit by foriegn trucker!

I was involved in a accident the other day. After reading several stories about the problems of claiming from foreign drivers has left me rather worried. The tanker was crossing the roundabout on the...

Appealing a fine for failing to tax a scrapped car?

In January 2012 my car was scrapped but I did not have the log book to inform the DVLA and forgot to tell them - I have now received a letter from a collection agency last week demanding £80 for failing...

Matiz brake problems - what are my rights?

In Nov 2012, my Matiz was recalled for a brake fluid change. I have persistent brake problems which my local garage thinks is related to the original brake fluid. How do I resolve this issue, please?

What in dash cam is best?

In an effort to combat what appears to be an increase in incidents of 'cash for crash' I recently purchased a video camera which suction fits to the windscreen, however, after less than 6 weeks use it...

Do I have a chance of claiming?

Sorry to keep asking you about this question - don't know if you remember but I am trying to take a small dealer to small claims court after buying a 12 year old car from them that subsequently broke down...