Car accident not my fault - what can I do?

In July I had driven approx 180 metres from our drive along a narrow country lane and had just started up a hill when I was struck by a Land Rover Defender coming down the hill. I could not avoid the Defender,...

Second hand Rover engine not as described - what are my rights?

My treasured Rover 75 blew her CH gasket and literally frazzled her engine so I thought I might as well get another from a scrapyard. I found one allegedly from a 35,000 mile car, to be supplied with NEW...

Dispute with the AA

We recently bought a Volkswagen Scirocco from a dealer in Birmingham. Before completing the sale we employed the AA to carry out a so called 'Comprehensive vehicle Inspection'. Although I had no understanding...

Refund or repair?

I recently purchased a 2008 BMW 520d from an independent dealer for the sum of £5425. The recorded mileage at the time of the sale was 129,420 miles. On the evening of 21st March 2015, the car began to...

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...

Peugeot 206 bought privately is unroadworthy

I purchased a Peugeot 206 two days ago and have just found out today that its actually unroadworthy. I have spoken with citizens advice and they have told me I'm entitled to a full refund or for the seller...

Taking trader to court

I am in the process of taking a dealer to small claims court - I bought a Toyota previa from them in June for £3125. It was 12 years old and had done 130,000 miles. It broke down 2 months later having...

Engine Flushed when the manual says not to - where do I stand?

My car got engine flushed by a Ford garage but in the Ford Manual it says not to. Ever since I've had problems and now the turbo has gone. How do I stand with Ford?

Dealer sold a faulty car - does "sold as seen" apply?

A colleague purchased a 2007 car three months ago from an independent motor trader. Last weekend the engine fell out, causing extensive damage and leaving him out of pocket and without a car. He has asked...

Does Scotland have an equivalent to the English Small Claims Court?

My query relates to being in Scotland. For disputes of less than £5000, you often refer dissatisfied customers to the Small Claims Track of the County Court to sue for damages. And, on a separate tack,...