Why did I have to pay road tax twice on a new vehicle?

I ordered a "new" demo Volkswagen T6 Transporter, which was converted into a campervan. I collected it from the converter in April 2017, the price quoted included 12 months road tax. Some weeks later I...

What does 'VAT qualify' mean?

What does 'VAT qualify' mean. Do I have to pay VAT on top or do I get it back?

Why did a dealer want me to wait three months to register an ex-demo car in my name?

A month ago I agreed to buy an ex demonstrator Fiat Spider 124. After I paid my deposit, the salesman called to tell me that he couldn't put the car into my name for three months. I didn't really understand...

Will a 2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi be suitable for muddy terrain and long commutes?

I want to trade in my 2011 diesel Nissan X-Trail 2.2 for a slightly smaller 4WD. I commute 50 miles a day, but need a 4WD for rough farm tracks. I have a budget of about £20,000 - £25,000 after trading...

What are our options for luxury petrol SUVs?

My wife and I (76 years and 78 years old respectively) have bought new or nearly new demonstrators for the past 20 years, selling them when they reach 8 - 10 years old. As we live in a rather remote area,...

Should I buy an ex-demo Hyundai i10?

In about two weeks I'm looking to buy a small runabout car to get me to work and back (about 30 minutes each way). I've come across a Hyundai i10 1.2 SE at a local Hyundai dealer. They have three cars,...

Do ex-management cars go through dealer multi-point checks?

When buying an ex-management car I'm told that they go through multi-point checks by the manufacturer. How true is this? I tried to buy a one year old Mercedes-Benz from a dealer and found it had a flat...

Buying a SEAT Leon diesel

I hire these in Spain and France and am impressed. I see that a new model is on its way. I am thinking of buying either a newish old model or waiting for a new model demonstrator. Anyone have a view...

Right price

I'm interested in buying an Audi A5 Sportback Quattro 3-litre (245PS) Auto S Line - registered July 2012 - Colour White - 5500 miles. Advertised at £26000 ex demonstrator becoming available late October....

What's happening with the ex-Olympic Games BMW fleet?

BMW was one of the Olympic sponsors, providing the only cars that could be used for official Olympic business. Do you have any idea what will happen to this fleet of BMWs after the Olympics are over, and...