Is Autotrader deliberately understating mileages to encourage users to buy cars?

I bought a car through Autotrader, which told me my address was 270 miles from the garage. It was in fact about 350 miles. This morning I noted mileages from six adverts and each mileage was underestimated...

Why does my courtesy car advertise the garage which is repairing my car?

Following a car accident I was provided with a courtesy car with advert logo stickers promoting the garage repairing my car, which means I was providing free advertising. My query is whether it’s legal...

How to advertise a car with a non standard 6 speed box?

I have a Fiat Punto 1.2 8v Active with air condition, I wish to sell the car as I no longer require a second car. It has a 6 speed box, fitted by a previous owner. I did not know this when I brought...

Why are adverts for my car appearing whilst it is waiting to be auctioned?

I decided to enter my car in a well-known car auction in Newcastle. The car is a 2003 2.0-litre diesel, 86,000 miles, one previous owner, in excellent condition with a full service history, and current...

Did you know that it's actually illegal for petrol stations to advertise the goods they sell?

Apropos your recent article on signposting prices and brands of petrol on the motorway, did you know there is actually a law against declaring what is being sold at petrol stations? This old law goes back...

Should cars advertised with green credentials be advertised with laboratory fuel economy figures?

In your reply "Juke bucks jury" you highlight the discrepancy between laboratory fuel economy results and reality. The example showed an 80 per cent higher consumption than the laboratory and also, presumably,...

Why is there a spelling mistake in the latest Skoda Octavia advertisement?

Have you noticed that Skoda is offering 'ELETRIC' windows on its Octavia model? (See Auto Express issue 1156 page 6.)

What's a good resource for quality private sale used cars?

I'm interested in buying a top quality used Honda Accord Tourer, but don't like the silly prices asked by dealers. What is the best source of private sale used cars? The classified advert magazines seem...

Where should I sell my Mercedes-Benz Vito van?

I wondered if you were able to advise me on the best route to sell my Mercedes-Benz Vito. It's a 2005 white panel van with 109,000 miles, which has been upgraded with colour match paint, windows, smart...