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My daughter and son-in-law currently run an 8-seater Ford Transit minibus to ferry around their four children (and us when we visit). It is ageing quite badly and, unbeknown to them, I am considering funding...
My best and oldest friend died earlier this year. His pride and joy was a 1989 Buick Park Avenue, which resides in a rented garage. His widow is unable to drive it and is anxious to sell at a reasonable...
I would like to buy a new car from Drive the Deal but need to pass on my current car, a 2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.4SXI with cruise control. It will be five years old in April. I'm presuming Drive The Deal...
I am looking to sell my M5 and would appreciate your advice as to how much I should get for it and the best way to sell it. It was registered on 30 June 2006 and has currently just short of 47,000 on the...
Is it time to invest in classic cars, because the prices have gone through the roof? My granpop passed away recently and left me about a hundred grand. I get a very poor rate of interest from the usual...
What "consumer protection" is available when buying a car at an auction?
I’m considering disposing of my June 2010 BMW 335i Coupe (20,000 miles, immaculate, manual) prior to ordering a replacement BMW from my long-term franchised dealer. However the appraisal price is silly...
I purchased a car from BCA which had a mechanical report. This shows the car has a good battery, drives well but has a bit of smoke from the exhaust. The vehicle is stated as all good, with the exception...
Oh, to have the courage to buy at auction. They are still a "dark art" for insiders only in my opinion. I ventured to two BCA auctions to have a look at what goes on and they are certainly not customer...
My daughter has been trying to sell her Mini Cooper for some time without any luck. I suspect she is asking too much for it, at around £5000. It is in very good condition having been resprayed (original...