Cancelling personal car lease agreement early - should I be charged VAT?

I am cancelling my personal car lease agreement early. I have been told that I am being charged 50% of the outstanding rentals + VAT on that amount. Should I really be charged VAT on a service that I...

Can I recommend the Toyota IQ for carrying golf equipment?

You have had some recent letters re suitable cars for carrying golf equipment. My wife has a Toyota IQ and one of the conditions before purchase was that the car would have to accommodate a golf bag across...

Should the dealer pick up this bill?

I purchased a used 04 SASB 93 Aero Petrol from an established family dealership some 8 weeks ago. I paid £4800, with 37k, backed up by MOT history. After 4 weeks, the water top up light came on, and I...

Removing a DPF - what repercussions?

Are there any repurcussions on MOT renewal, and exhaut emmissions if I have my DPF removed and replaced with a SS pipe then remap. For how long will this procedure be effective? I have been quoted £599...

Saab 9-3 hood hydraulic fault

I have leaky hydraulics on my hood which I need deal with fairly quickly as I have bought a repacement car. Timing is everything they say! Local SAAB dealer has inspected and told me the part required...

Buying a Saab 9-3 now Saab is bust?

I recently test drove a SAAB 9-3 Vector Sport 1.9 TTID and was very impressed with the power - 180 bhp from a diesel car with only £30.00 road tax. I am just after your advice on whether you would advise...

Which diesel to replace my 2003 Mondeo with reasonable maintenance costs?

I am looking at changing my 2003 Ford Mondeo TDCi LX with 70,000 miles for something newer. Please suggest a suitable diesel replacement. I don’t want to lose too much size but would like something fractionally...

Buying a Saab

I am thinking of buying a Saab - anything from 2002-09. Is it a risk with Saab in receivership? Should I buy from an approved Saab dealer or should I go private and buy a warranty?

Pressure washing car engines

I am about to sell the above vehicle and am having it valeted inside and out by an outfit recommended by my garage. Should I have the engine compartment, which is actually not that dirty,pressure washed...

Start up problems when car is warm

After my car is warmed up and I stop, turn it off and within 1/2 hour to an hour try to restart it, I have problems with it restarting without pressing the accelerator to assist the start. This does not...