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I have recently purchased a 2nd hand Golf GTI. It came with 6 months auto trust formula 2 warranty. I have been given the option of extending this to a 1 year warranty for £250. Is this worth considering? The...
I recently purchased a 2003 Audi A4 from a local garage. After driving the car for just a few days I noticed a clicking noise in first gear - I think it’s a chipped transmission tooth, which could be very...
I have a 2010 Smart Fortwo. The car has covered 30,000 miles and has a full Smart history. In March the auxiliary belt went, which in turn damaged the engine. I have been in dispute with Mercedes-Benz...
I bought a car from a Vauxhall Dealership about a year ago. As part of the purchase, there was an in-built agreement for five years free servicing. I was trying to book its first service when I found out...
I recently purchased a used Jaguar 2.2 SE estate from a main dealer in Reading. The car was sold to me on the understanding I would benefit from a one-year 'Approved' Jaguar warranty. When the documents...
My Mazda2 needs will soon need its first service. My mechanic is fully qualified but not VAT registered. If he serviced my car would I forfeit my manufacturers guarantee?
My stepdaughter is buying a Mazda2 from her father who is a corporate manager for Volvo. It's an 08-plate part exchange vehicle. He knew she was looking for one, so has bought it through his company for...
After much thought I've decided to buy a secondhand Kia-approved Cee'd Ecodynamics for just over £10,000. The brand new seven-year warranty is obviously tempting, but does it cover the DPF/injection issues...
My car is due out of warranty next month. I have just been advised by Green Flag (starting problem) that the fan belt and tensioners are worn, and should be changed. The car has done 35,000 miles. Is...
I purchased my used 2009 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet five months ago. After returning from a two-week holiday the battery was dead. The RAC told me there is a fault with the battery and it was not taking...