Are there any factors to be aware of from buying a car from a Lexus dealer in Newcastle - like rust problems?

Are there any factors to be aware of from buying a car from a Lexus dealer in Newcastle - like rust problems? Buying a Lexus RX450h

Fault air con - should the dealer replace it?

My wife purchased a one year old Ford Focus in January 2015. When we first had warm weather in May 2015 we noticed the climate control was not cooling the car so our local Ford dealer regassed the air...

Discovered my car has a hidden accident history - what should I do?

I purchased a Lexus GS 450h from a main dealer about three years ago. The wings are now going rusty and Lexus have said this is due to inconsistent paint thickness from a previous repair and is not covered...

Should the dealer repair or should I reject?

I recently purchased a used Citroen DS3 THP 1.6. It is a 2012 (61) model with just 15,000 miles. Unfortunately within 2 weeks of ownership, the EML light came on and it has a couple of other issues (erratic...

Car sold to me with failing lower arm rear bushes - where do I stand?

My Land Rover Discovery, bought 11 weeks and 2000 miles ago from a main Land Rover dealer, now has badly worn front lower arm rear bushes. This has caused uneven tyre wear. I still have the 'personal...

Volkswagen Polo warranty claim being refused - what can I do?

My daughter has a 14 plate 1.4 TDI Polo and the ACC and AC have stopped working. The local Volkswagen dealer where the car was bought second hand claim it is due to impact damage and won't cover the £900...

Vauxhall dealer charging £315 for a stop start battery - a rip off?

A Vauxhall main dealer is charging £315 to supply and fit a stop start battery in my Zafira Tourer diesel ecoflex. Am I being ripped off?

Wanting to move to an automatic - help needed

I signed a PCP agreement for my first car, a new Hyundai i10 (manual) back in April. There is nothing wrong with the car, however, over the past 7+ months being based in London, I realised how much a manual...

When is the best time of the year to buy a new car?

Is now just before Christmas a good time to buy a new car or is it better to wait till January or for the new March registration rush?

Is this a fair offer?

I bought a Skoda Fabia in August but in early November it burst into flames. The Skoda investigation was inconclusive about the cause as there is so little left of the car. However, Skoda did consent...