Is it possible to buy a car while out of the country?

I spend a lot of time out of the UK. I own a car in the UK and wish to sell it (part ex) and buy another. Can my wife do this for me by proxy if a good deal comes up whilst I am away, or do I need to be...

Replacing my very costly 407 - with what?

I currently do 35,000 per year in a Peugeot 407 SW, when it is working it is lovely but last year cost £3k to keep on the road, in the past I have always purchased French diesels for £6k, mainly Citroens,...

Should I buy this damaged Golf?

We agreed to buy a Golf as a Volkswagen approved used car and when we inspected the car it had just arrived and had some scratches and minor dents which we were assured would be rectified before delivery. We...

What are my consumer rights against a one-man trader?

I bought a car from an individual that trades Clios from his home and works as a mobile mechanic. He sold me the car for £595 - a bargain. I asked him about all areas of the car he advised me it had...

Swapping a 406 for a Touran?

My Peugeot 406 is struggling to tow my one ton folding camper. Not enough power and it doesn't feel very stable. Garage also told me the DMF is on its last legs, the handbrake is rubbish and generally...

6/7 year old A6 Avant - what to look for?

Having recently started a family, we are in need of a load lugger. We've compared A4/A6 Avants, 5 series Touring and a C-Class estate, and have decided that the A6 ticks the most boxes, with the cavernous...

Lots of motorway miles - what car?

I start a new job this summer which will see me doing up to 30000 miles on business. My new employer isn't providing a car, but will pay me a mileage allowance. The mileage is beyond what I want to put...

Should I buy another Hyundai i20?

I have had to replace both the rear calipers on my Hyundai i20 before the car was 2 years old. I live too far from the dealer to see if their warranty would cover it so paid out £400 for this. Does anyone...

Buying a seven-seater

My daughter has a large family. She is looking to buy a seven seat people carrier and has £10,000 to spend. She would like a vehicle that is reliable and economical to run and would be grateful for your...

Buying a Boxster - problems?

I can afford (by part exchanging my MX5) a Porche Boxster 2.7 Tiptronic S, but I'm worrying bout reliability and if there are any known, common, expensive problems with it.