Broken piston in Mini R56 - wear and tear or manufacturing fault?

I have a 2007 Mini Cooper S which has done around 62,000 miles. Last week, it began running very roughly and was noticeably lacking in power. I took it to a Mini dealer who noted that there was no compression...

Gearbox failure on Volvo XC90

The transfer box on my Volvo XC90 has failed after four years and 46,000 miles. The Volvo dealer has quoted £4000 to fix the car and deny any responsibility for failure of the transfer box. Unwilling to...

Important a car from New Zealand - how do I do it?

I am moving to the UK from New Zealand and would like to bring my Volkswagen California with me. Do you have any advice as to how I do this?

Dealer won't refund my deposit - what can I do?

I put a deposit on a car subject to a RAC check showing no finance. The check came back showing that finance was still outstanding on the vehicle and I demanded a refused on my deposit. However, the dealer...

Can I reject a car over damage and mismatched tyres?

My 2013 BMW 33-D Touring was delivered in August. Upon delivery, I noticed that the car had bodywork damage, which the supplying dealer has repaired. I have now noticed that the on the nearside, the front...

Faulty baring - wear and tear or warranty issue?

Recently, the nearside front hub nut on my two year old Hyundai i10 started to work itself loose. I only noticed it when I tracked it down to a non-engine related noise. After jacking the car up I found...

Can I drive my girlfriend's Spanish registered car in the UK ?

I am a UK resident and my girlfriend is Spanish resident. If she brings her Spanish registered car when visiting me in the summer, can I drive it in the UK? I am already on her insurance as sometimes...

Insurance company has written off my car - can I demand its repair?

My car was damaged by another driver who immediately admitted liability. His insurers have taken on the claim but the repairs to my car cost more than they say it's worth. I've had the car from new and...

Missing service history - what can I do?

I bought a Vauxhall Vectra 15 months ago, which was advertised with a full service history. However, I’ve never received the history from the dealer. I’ve called, emailed and sent letters, but they have...

Can a seller opt out of statutory rights?

I have paid a small deposit to secure a 2007 Mazda 5; however, on reading the small print in the contract, there includes a "purchasers certificate of examination" which states that the seller will not...