Should the supplying dealer replace the European-spec headlamps in my Volkswagen Polo free of charge?

I have a 4-year-old Volkswagen Polo, which I bought new from a main dealer in Ruislip, Middlesex. It passed its first MOT, but the second time I took it to a different main dealer. He found that the headlamp...

Is it worth asking Mercedes-Benz to contribute to the repair of my C180's coil spring and steering arm?

Our 2001 Mercedes-Benz C180 Estate recently failed its MoT spectacularly due to a cracked coil spring and steering arm. The MoT inspector and our local dealer both say that they have never seen such a...

I bought a Honda Legend with mismatched tyres - will it pass an MOT?

I have bought a Honda Legend from a Honda dealer. On closer inspection after delivery (yes, I was too trusting of Honda), I have found that three of the four tyres match the manufacturer's specification...

Will a broken passenger seat handle mean that my car fails its MOT?

I have my MOT coming up and my passenger seat handle has broken (the handle that pulls the seat forward so passengers can get in and out of the back). Will I fail my MOT because of this? Where can I get...

Why must I pay after my brakes were damaged during an MoT test?

A garage is trying to rip me off. I took my car in for a service and MOT, but when it came back it couldn't be driven because the handbrake was stuck on. I was told that the brakes had come apart and it...

How do I make a Jersey-registered car UK legal?

My nephew is getting a 12-year-old Peugeot 309, which was first registered in Jersey. What do I do to make it UK legal?

How can I get my Peugeot 307 through its MoT? It's failed on emissions.

My Peugeot 307 1.6 diesel has just failed the MoT on emissions. There are no warnings on the dash and my mechanic is unsure of where to start to fix the problem. The average smoke reading is 3.28 (pass...

My Ford Ka's failed its MOT badly - is it worth repairing?

I bought a Ford Ka about three months ago and just took it for an MOT which it failed badly! The offside rear (chassis) vehicle sturcture, nearside sill and offside floor pan have excessive corrosion,...

How do I transfer my cherished plate from a motorcycle which has failed its MOT?

I recently part-exchanged a five-year-old motorcycle against a new one and asked the dealer to arrange transfer of my cherished number. The new bike was delayed, so to save time I agreed they could transfer...

I've received the wrong MoT after changing my number plate - is this an admin error?

I assigned a number plate to my vehicle on 20 August and was given the new MOT and tax disc on that day, as I did it at my local DVLA office. Today I have received another MOT certificate with my new number...