Discovered bodywork damage on manufacturer approved used car - should the dealer repair it?

I bought a manufacturer-approved used car in January of this year, from a dealer some distance away. Recently giving it a good clean, I discovered that the car has previously been in a minor bump (small...

Do I have to inform my own insurance company about a no-fault accident?

My car was badly damaged all along its offside while it was correctly parked on the public highway. I was at a meeting some 200 yards away, when I returned the driver responsible had left a note on my...

Admiral are trying to unlawfully write off my car - what should I do?

I bought a 2003 BMW 540i Touring M-Sport in February 2017 from a dealer for £6900. It is a rare model and very high spec. I insured with Admiral fully comp. April 15th 2017, I pranged the front end of...

My daughter's new Skoda Citigo is faulty - what do you think we should do?

Our daughter purchased a 2013 Skoda Citigo earlier this year after passing her driving test. The car is now developing a problem selecting first and reverse gears, which is worrying. The car was purchased...

Turbo has failed three times - do I have any comeback against the dealer?

I bought a Citroen C4 with a broken turbo and got a new one fitted with warranty. However, the new turbo failed within 10,000 miles. Another one was fitted under warranty, but less than three months after...

A car park has wrongly fined me for parking overnight - should I just pay up?

My husband dropped me off in my car one evening to purchase do some shopping. He left the car parked to collect another purchase from nearby, then returned to collect me some 20 minutes later. I had to...

Who is responsible for theft/damage to my car whilst in the hands of a storage company?

While on a two week cruise, I'm leaving my car in the hands of a vehicle storage company that collects and returns it when I come back. Who is responsible for any damage or theft to my car whilst in the...

Van engine has failed after ten months of sale - is the dealer liable for repair costs?

My friend bought a used 2012 plate Ford Transit for her business in September 2016 for £6000 from an independent trader. After 10 months of ownership the engine has blown and it will need a reconditioned...

Old cam belt caused engine failure - is the dealer liable for repair costs?

I bought an old motorhome last August and the dealer did quite a bit of work on it prior to collection. He paid for a service and cam belt change at his usual local garage. However, the cam belt tensioner...

Could I be prosecuted during the two minutes of the year that I'm not insured?

I've just renewed my insurance with Be Wiser for the forth year in a row. I just noticed that the cover for this year ends at 23:59 on 3 July 2017 and the new starts on 00:01 on 4 July 2017. That leaves...