Should I buy a used car that has outstanding finance on it?

The private seller has a secured loan on the car I'm looking to buy. What's the best way to handle this? Rather than trust him to settle the loan once I've paid him, should I insist that he clears the...

I unknowingly sold a car that had outstanding finance - what can I do?

I sold a car three months ago, which I’d bought privately two months prior as a fixer upper. I occasionally fix cars as more of a hobby than as a money maker. The car was a non-runner when I bought it....

How can I find out if a car I bought was previously involved in an accident?

How do I check if my car was involved in an accident?

I was sold a car that still had outstanding finance - what can I do?

I purchased a Jaguar XJS Cabriolet from a private seller via eBay. Before collecting and paying for the vehicle £15,000 I checked with an online company to ensure there was no outstanding finance on the...

If I unknowingly buy a car with outstanding finance on it, am I then liable for any remaining payments?

I have found a used car that I wish to buy, however, I have become suspicious about the past financial history of the car. I think it may have been bought on finance and there are still payments to be...

If you have a no-fault accident in a financed car, do you have to continue making payments for the outstanding finance?

My friend had a car accident while negotiating a roundabout. The other driver admitted liability. The car has been written off and is financed via the dealership (Toyota). They have been told to carry...

What's the best, cheap first car for an 18 year old driver?

What's the best first car for an 18 year old driver? I need something older and cheap. My budget is about £1500 - £2500. Also, how do I check if the car has any issues, i.e. outstanding finance, been involved...

Dealer has been trying unsuccessfully to fix my van for weeks - can I sue for loss of income?

My Vauxhall Vivaro went in for a repair under warranty on 31 July 2017, they continue to be unable to fix the fault and are unable to locate the part. As a sole trader, I've lost six weeks of income and...

My clutch needs replaced at 22,000 miles - should the dealer replace it as goodwill?

I bought a 2014 Nissan Juke 1.2 Dig T reg in Dec 2016, with 17,000 miles on the clock. I've driven 5000 miles and now the dealership tells me the clutch is worn and it will cost £1000 to replace it. It's...

Am I able to close a finance deal after a month and pay off the balance in whole or would there be any penalties?

I'd like to buy a car on 0% finance. Am I able to close the deal after a month and pay off the balance in whole or would there be any penalties? Both Skoda dealers I have asked have said this is fine.