Buying small car- what would you recommend?

I am about start work as a junior doctor and am looking to buy my own first car. I can spend up to £4000 and I was wondering what you would recommend? I will be driving short distances regularly, but also...

Buying second hand - do I have to pay for a fix?

Recently I purchased Fiat 500 second hand from a Toyota dealership that was a part ex. It was advertised as having excellent bodywork. Had a look round the car and thought was all OK then went away to...

Are we entitled to a refund?

My father recently bought a used car from Evans Halshaw. His own car broke down and he needed a car urgently as my mother is in hospital 20 miles away and my father likes to visit daily. His own car...

Buying a new car for a young professional - what would you recommend?

Hi Honest John, I recently started a graduate level job after leaving university and I am looking to get a new (or used but within the last 5 years if possible) car to upgrade from my current Y-reg Vauxhall...

DVLA lost my V5C - what do I do?

I bought a used Megane Scenic in January 2013. The seller is known to me (son of a work colleague) and his dad mailed the log book to the DVLA the next day, registered from work. I heard nothing for over...

Alternatives to the Land Rover Discovery?

My son has started a business for which he will need to tow a three ton trailer every couple of weeks, they are also expecting their first child in six weeks. He has around £1500 to spend and is looking...

Warranties on cars registered late?

Mercedes-Benz Brookwood have a 350SL £43k first registered November 2011 that arrived in the UK November 2010 and placed in their showroom for 12 months with zero miles driven. Sold to a private buyer...

Different opinion on first car budget

I got my full license a month ago and I'm looking for a second hand car. My budget is £6000 including insurance (insure the box insurance is around £1600) I like Corsa and Swift - I found some I thought...

Paying second year rate tax in first year?

I am buying a car that qualified for £0 car tax in its 1st year. I will be the second owner within the 1st year, the car is 3 months old. I have been told by the garage that I must pay for tax now, not...

Who is liable to repair these faults?

I recently bought a second car and on my receipt it states three months warranty. On contacting the dealer he now says it is on major components only, I didn't receive a booklet or small print on the warranty....