Garage selling faulty cars

I have a friend that has just bought a car with brand new MoT from a garage who were selling the car as 'sold as seen. The garage he bought it from failed to explain about a faulty cv joint and head gasket...

Refurbished engine in a Volvo V50

If a car advert says this, would you be alarmed about the refurb bit? * 2005 (05 reg) * Estate * 79,000 miles * Manual * 2.0L * Diesel MOT: 01-2013. Body has done 101k, refurbed...

How much should I pay for a Peugeot 308 described as 'Trade'?

I have been offered a Peugeot 308 with 14700 miles on the clock, described as 'Trade' on the dealer's website, for £9995. What does 'Trade' mean in this context and what should I be wary of?

Dealer wants to sell me tax on second hand car

I'm buying a second hand car from a dealer. He says that it still has 8 months tax left on it from the previous owner and do I want to buy it off him at a discount price. Is this a good idea? Should...

A practical car for camping and cycling

We currently have a Nissan Qashqai, but are looking for a car with a more practical boot space. We do a lot of mountain biking and a lot of camping so often load the boot up with mountain bikes and camping...

Buying a used 4x4 for work

I would like to buy a 4x4 pick up for work as a landscape gardener, but it also will be my car for everyday use. I have £5000 to buy a used truck, can go a bit higher if needed. The Rodeo, Ranger and Navara...

Buying an SUV in Malta?

We are moving to Malta soon and need a car that will accommodate our labrador. My wife also prefers an Automatic. Within our budget for a 3 year lease, we can get a new KIA Sportage EX 2.0, Nissan Qashqai...

Buying an inexpensive people carrier

We are looking to replace our 1999 Grand Espace with a similar model. The main repairs we have had on ours in the 7 years we've had it are clutch, gear linkage & clutch hydraulics. Are these likely to...

What motability car?

I have ordered a Vauxhall Meriva 1.3 diesel from Motability. Do these cars have any dpf problems? I do aproximately 15 miles each way on the motorway a couple of times a month, will I have a problem with...

Buying an Audi A4 diesel for town use?

I am looking at buying an Audi A4 Saloon. I have been advised by the Audi dealer that, although I live in London and use a car mainly in town type traffic, the Audi diesel is perfectly OK. Other people...