Engine management light problems with Toyota Yaris

The engine management amber warning light on my daughter's Toyota Yaris (2007 model) comes on intermittently. A couple of years ago this was diagnosed as a faulty lambda sensor, which was replaced but...

Is it illegal for a dealer to pretend to be a private seller?

I bought a car from what I thought was a private seller, but have since found out the seller is a dealer. To make matters worse, the car is not fit for purpose and has been deemed to be unroadworthy. Is...

Is it illegal to sell a car that's unroadworthy?

I recently bought a 2002 Volkswagen Golf for my daughter who is learning to drive. We paid £650 and the car was taxed and MoT'd for one month. When we bought the car the MoT was a clear pass with no advisories...

Does a Mk4 Fiesta qualify as a classic?

My mother's Ford Fiesta was first registered in May 1997. It is in immaculate condition inside and out, but failed its MoT in May last year because the brakes were not effective enough. It has only done...

Which classic should I buy for fun and investment?

I'm going to buy a Mercedes-Benz W129 for occasional use and as an investment or at least to avoid depreciation, either an SL 500 or 600 from the period 1996 to 1998. Fuel economy is not an issue as I...

Can you part exchanged old wheels for new?

I have a SEAT Exeo ST with 18-inch wheels and low profile tyres, I'm coming up to replace tyres and want to go to normal tyres, which I guess means changing to 17-inch alloys. Is there anywhere that does...

What sort of depreciation should I expect on a Hyundai?

I have just sold my Hyundai ix35 Premium 1.7D 2WD for £7250 less than I paid for it new in December 2011. It had a full main dealer service history and was in good condition with 34,550 on the clock. What...

Which small cars have the best resale value?

I would like to buy a new car and am looking for good quality build, fuel efficiency and decent resale value. I travel between cities on the motorway a few times a week so would like something safe. I...

Honda Civic - keep or sell?

We need two cars in our household. We currently have a 2002 Volkswagen Polo and a 2003 Honda Civic Type-S with 80k and 150k miles respectively. Our intended strategy is to have a city run around and a...

How can I prove my Evo 9 is not a grey import?

I am finding my Mitsubishi Evo 9 Special Edition difficult to value. I bought it from a main dealer in 2006 (new) but the registration can not be found on any website. The V5 registration document does...