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I am about to order a new car with a list price just below £40K so no higher VED to pay. If during the time from ordering the car to it being delivered the list price increases to above the £40K limit...
Are any car manufacturers supplying cars that have a CD player, as well as radio and in-car entertainment systems ?
I ordered a new Lexus RZ in early February. Originally I was told late May for delivery, that then became middle late June and I’ve just been informed the vehicle has gone into production and we are now...
I am buying a new DS 4 Cross Tivoli 225. The dealer says the tax will include the £40K premium car tax surcharge because the model was originally listed at over £40k. This particular model is no longer...
I require a small car with all of the luxury features one can find on larger cars. As far as I can see no manufacturer meets this requirement. Why not?
I have just purchased a 2021 Ford Kuga and noted that the engine cover that fits on top of the engine is missing. I have informed the dealership and the salesperson I dealt with states he has been informed...
What's the difference between a new and a pre-registered car?
I ordered a VW Tiguan Allspace in February 2022, I kept the list price with options below £40k to avoid the high car tax surcharge. The car is still on order but the new list price is now above £40k....
If I buy a plug in hybrid worth £46,000, how do I stand with road tax?
My new Citroen eC4 was ready for delivery in November 2022 but it has still not arrived? When will it be registered?