Is it legal to have the DPF removed from your car?

A quick Google search shows lot of companies are offering DPF removal. I can see this as an option that would be considered by many with DPF issues. As I understand, cars are 'type approved' to a certain...

Clutch burnt out in 700 miles

My dad's new Skoda Fabia needs a new clutch after just 700 miles and the Skoda dealer says this is not covered by warranty as it is wear and tear - but shouldn't a clutch last for longer than 700 miles,...

Admitting an accident that was not claimed for?

I have just received my insurance renewal and am being asked to state any accident not claimed for. A car bumped me from behind, damaging only the bumper. He paid the complete respray bill. Is it a legal...

Extended Warranty purchased - Mazda were aware of technical issues during original warranty

Hope you can help me with this query, I have a Mazda 3 Sport 2.2 Diesel 2010 Model. The warranty on the vehicle ended in December 2012 but I took out the extended warranty for another year. The vehicle...

Short term car insurance - implications?

If I allow my brother insure himself to drive my car using one day internet purchased car insurance: Would I have to tell my existing insurance company that he has insured himself, would I have to tell...

Do I have to pay to park if there is no coin machine?

Can a private car parking company legally ask for payment for parking only by phone? No ticket machines at all present to allow for a cash purchase.

Advice on late delivered NIP?

My husband has received an NIP for a speeding offence on 20th FEB, the issue date is 15th May, some 12 weeks later. I was actually driving the car at the time and so we need to respond. Should my husband...

Tyre tread cracking - any legal rights?

I have a two-year-old Nissan Note with around 8500 miles on the clock. I've noticed that all four tyres have developed cracks within the treads running the circumference of the tyre. Nissan and the dealer...

The garage fitted the cam belt incorrectly?

My car - a Peugeot 307 - was running perfectly and as its a 2.0-litre diesel I put it in for a cam belt change at 91,000 miles. The car came back and didn't start, so I took it back to the garage. They...

Failing synchromesh on a used car bought from a dealer?

I recently bought a used 58 plate Audi A4 avant from a dealer, less than three months ago. A few weeks after buying it I noticed that at times it was sometimes quite hard to select first gear from stationary...