Returning a used car because of a gearbox issue?

Having bought a used Toyota Yaris 5 weeks ago from a franchised dealer, the gearbox synchromesh isn't functioning properly. Even on the test drive it was hard to get into 1st unless stationary and it crunched...

Consumer rights following purchase of a classic Porsche?

I bought a Porsche 928 from a classic car dealer. It is a 1987 model sold with one year's MoT, so I knew that it would come with some problems that would never be picked up on an inspection or test drive...

Informing insurance company - do I have to?

I drove into the back of another car today and minimal damage was caused. His bumper popped off a little and my licence plate has broke. We exchanged details, name, phone number and licence plate details...

Insuring a car owned by someone else?

Are you able to advise re a suspected side effect of insurance companies' measures against "fronting"? An elderly neighbour's car is owned and registered to him. He has not driven for several years and...

Garage damaged car during service but will accept no responsibility.

I took my car to Evans Halshaw for a complimentary oil and filter change after purchasing it there as a used car. My car had no marks or scratches or technical problems on it when I dropped it off. When...

Speeding offences in New Zealand

I have just received notification of speeding and a fine of $80 in New Zealand while on holiday there in early March 2013. Do I have to pay or can I ignore it (I have no plans to return to NZ in any case)...

Insuring a young driver on one of our cars?

We are thinking of insuring our 21-year-old step son one of our cars for him to drive (it is a "second" car as both myself and my partner use two other cars on a daily basis for work). The car will be...

Buyer upset with the car I sold?

I sold my MG last November (2012) for £650.00, £50.00 less than advertised as the seller stated it was all he had. I advertised as a fun car, all things that go wrong ie head gasket and radiator have been...

Ford C-Max electric parking brake problem

Three weeks ago I went over a speed bump and the battery warning light came on and a warning 'Limited EPB' appeared on the console. I took the car, a 2004 Ford C-MAX to the main Ford dealer who replaced...

DVLA and holders of French licences

The DVLA tells me that regardless of being a French/Spanish or other EU resident holding a driving licence of the country in which resident they are subject to the 70 years old rule. I hold a French...