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Where do you go to buy a used car now?
It's been a few years since looking, used go on auto trader, but it's now all dealers with higher prices Facebook, eBay, Gumtree?
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Please help-Been Sold Dodgy Car! consumer rights
Hi, Any advice would be greatly appreciated right now. Purchased a used car from a dealer in September (£8k) ....car is 9 years old. When we arrived home the same day, the computer system was faulty and nothing worked ( it had worked when we test drove it). We telephoned the dealer, and on the Monday, we drove the car back…
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Clutch replacement cost
I purchased a Toyota Yaris back in June, it was 2 years old but I bought it from a Toyota dealership so it had been serviced and everything. I only really use the car for going to and from work so I’ve only done about 2k miles roughly. Last week it seemed that the clutch was playing up so I booked it into the dealership to…
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Civil Enforcement LTD - County Court Claim
Hi Guys, First off i'm not sure whether or not i've posted this in the right place, so apologies in advance if not. I'm writing in regards to a County Court Claims form I've received in relation to a private car park charge apparently from november 2017. I had no previous knowledge of a fine, I live in a block of flats and…
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Parking ticket and treating customers fairly
Heya I got a parking ticket from the council for parking in the business park where my work is located. I paid for the entire day through my phone but did no realise that parking in that area started from 09:30 unless you had a parking permit. This is to stop people from using the car park for the station near by. When I…
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Car reversed into me and ran
Hi all, Been reading here for similar advice but thought I would join to get some up to date advice. I was dropping my partner to work, one car in front of me, we both come up to a road narrowing where a work lorry waits to pull into construction site. We both stop, car in front of me decides to reverse to give the lorry…
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Mercedes (??) Minor Damage Insurance?
Just some friendly advice pls - pls feel free not to comment or just go to the next thread if you feel my question is a bit silly ;) I had a new Mercedes on PCP and bought the Minor Damage Insurance for £499 for the 3 years. To be fair it was well used and i made a few claims to get my money's worth. On reflection, i…
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Both bulbs blown at same time
I have a 2013 Hyundai i20. The headlights are fine. The sidelights have blown on the driver's side. Both the higher power one (which comes on when the engine is running) and the lower power one (which comes on when the engine is not running) have blown at the same time. Is this normal or might it indicate a bigger problem…
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Diesel - Petrol Differential
Does anyone know why there is currently such a large (10p or more) difference between the price of a Litre of Diesel and a litre of petrol at the same forecourt? We all know that oil prices have been at a 4-year high and that there has been a slight drop in prices recently which finally fed through to the forecourts about…
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Reject a car prior to delivery ?
I have had a brand new car on order for about 3 months, It has arrived at the dealer but there is a problem with the paintwork and the car needs to be completely resprayed under warranty. I haven't actually even seen it. I am not happy and would like to cancel but the dealer is saying that I cannot do this and that as they…
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Merseyflow sending letters to old address, now bailiffs have got involved
Hi there, A friend has just received a court summons for non-payment of a Merseyflow fine. He was unaware he had gone through a toll at the time. Some short time later, he had to scrap his car, got another one and moved house in quick succession. He registered his new car at the new address. Merseyflow have been sending…
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Car Service plans
We are getting a new car this weekend, a little Peugeot 108 Allure PureTech 1.2. Registered July 2017 with 4068 miles on the clock (been told it was previously a dealer demonstrator). The ar comes with the remaining warranty from Peugeot with the option to extend which we may do. We are considering buying a service plan…
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Help!! So many errors!!
I received a letter from Glasstone Brooks solicitors on behalf of NCP several months after date in question. They claim to have sent a previous letter regarding parking fine-i did not get it!! They claim i did not pay on one occasion which is true but due the fact 2 machines were not working and i could not see another. I…
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Suzuki splash
Suzuki splash On a 13 plate £3995 34k miles dealer price. Only had a cursory glance but first thing I noticed was no spare. There is supposed at least to be a spacesaver. Going for a test drive tomorrow. Promised a new MOT if bought. Any thoughts?
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T-Roc versus Ateca
Simple question... T-Roc R-line 1.5l petrol auto or Ateca Xcellence 1.5l petrol auto? Similar price on PCP with the T-Roc slightly more expensive on the monthly payments. Any advice greatly appreciated! Many thanks
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12v car cigarette lighter socket adapter
Ive bought a car seat warmer that uses a 12v socket but I also use the 12v to charge my phone. Has anyone bought a an adapter so you can use the 2 12v items at the same time ? 1 thing I am concerned about is would the cars battery be ok with both items in use at the same time, I could turn the seat warmer off though. Thanks
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Car repairs
I picked up my Ford Fiesta today after a replacement rear bumper was fitted. The colour is not an exact match and quite noticeable. The bodyshop which is a national established one said the bumper was painted at source direct from Ford. I thought it would come primed then painted to best match the colour. A new one has…
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I800 brought but never told it was from a hire complany
Hello Just wondering if anyone could help I brought an i800 two years ago. A few months ago when hovering it out i found a hire sheet from Enterprise with all the card details on it. I was never told at point of sale the people carrier was a ex hire van. I rang up the finance company asking about this and got this replay…
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EST time for new car
We have a 2011 qashqi. Hoping to trade it in for a brand new one. We’re not too bothered about it having the latest reg plate. When is the best time to get the best deals? Title should read BEST time for new car
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Speeding ticket
Hello All users, not sure if anyone would be able to give me clarification, but last Wednesday I approached a speed camera, and as I went past it I was just below the limit, but then had to stop as lights turned red, but as lights turned green I must of gone 5mph over. I wasn't speeding past the camera tho, and was past…
