Is it safe to buy a new car from a broker like Drivethedeal?

I am looking at buying a new car and the deals offered by www.drivethedeal.com are very attractive compared to franchised dealers where I live. I have always purchased from franchises. I'm tempted to buy...

Why don't insurance companies reward loyalty?

My car insurance renewal came through last week. I checked on a price comparison website, and found exactly the same policy with the same company, but £53 cheaper. So I cancel the existing policy and take...

Why does my insurance company insist that I have a hire car if mine is off the road?

I am a retired 73 year old and do around 4000 miles a year maximum. I have protected NCD. When I renew my motor insurance I tell them that I don't need a hire car should mine be off the road (I can use...

Buying a car that's pre-registered to a company and not a dealer

A broker on AutoeBid is offering me a car sourced from a dealer, but first registered with another company. They have invoiced me in the name of this company and not the dealer. Is this correct? Should...

Thinking of buying my next car from a broker

I am considering buying a new Mk 7 Volkswagen Golf from a car broker, what protection have I got as the purchaser in law and by other means that my money will go to the car supplier and the car will arrive...

Honda Legend Insurance

Following my recent experience with my insurance renewal, I thought I would share my findings. Having compared some 23 insurers and telephoned six independently, I found some infuriating responses. I...

Pre-registration with a broker - is this normal?

I am buying a new car online. The broker has told me that the car will be registered to me as first keeper, but they have to go through an administration process which involves changing address details...

Trouble buying a second hand car off eBay

Bought via a classified ad on Ebay, underneath the seller's name was the 'Motors' icon, which when you roll over it confirms that the seller is a motor dealer. The classified ad invited 'best offers'...

"buyacar.co.uk" internet purchase

Buyacar.co.uk says they obtain BMWs from UK dealers and all warranties etc are exactly same as buying from UK BMW dealer. Is anything known about this company? Parting with over £20,000 via internet...

Garage recommendation

As a keen and weekly reader of your column in the Telegraph I thought I might ask you to congratulate Mike Turner of www.newcitroendeals.co.uk. My wife took a fancy to a DS3 1.6 150 THP D Sport and we...