How can I check whether finance is owed on a car?

Can you tell me how I find out if there is any finance outstanding on a car I am thinking of buying?

Is buying with a Mercedes-Benz finance contract a good idea?

We are thinking of changing our car this year and are considering taking a three year personal finance contract from the garage, in this case Mercedes-Benz. I was under the impression that the value of...

Is leasing a good alternative to replacing our car every three years?

Every three years my wife purchases a brand new car. She saves each month from her hard-earned salary and trades her car in to make up the total amount. Every three years we have the anxiety of trying...

Cash or PCP?

I am going to buy a new car in the near future and have been advised by the dealership that I should take out a PCP in order to take advantage of a £1000 manufacturer deposit contribution and a cut price...

Should PCP quotes show the true cost of buying a car?

My sister recently got a PCP quote for a Volkswagen Polo. However, the total payable amount shown excluded a £500 deposit and a fee of about £1500. The actual cost of buying the car was nearly £3000 more...

Can I terminate a PCP contract early?

Approximately three months ago I took out a 3-year PCP contract with Toyota. Out of the blue, a great career move has presented itself which would entail me living in Hong Kong. However, I'm slightly concerned...

Should I pay a higher deposit on a PCP to reduce my monthly payments?

On a PCP, if I pay a higher deposit it reduces the monthly payments, I think. When is it a good idea to pay the higher deposit on a PCP?

My Audi A4, bought on a PCP agreement, needs a new engine - what are my rights?

I have a motoring query that I hope you can help with. I purchased an Audi A4 Cabriolet 2004 plate on a PCP 5-year hire and purchase agreement just over two years ago from a main Audi dealer, so the car...

Lower purchase

I wonder if you can help me. My partner bought a brand new Lexus RX400 from a Lexus dealer in 2006. She is currently experiencing cash problems and I wondered if it is possible for her to hand the car...

One man Trafic jam

I am a one-man band with a 2007 Renault Traffic. I am looking to get a small car as a second vehicle because of quoting for larger jobs that are often further afield, and becoming more frequent, it just...