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I've received a quote for the lease of a Volkswagen Tiguan SE Nav TDi of £79 per month, with an initial payment of £1527 over 36 months - including a maintenance package. Another car dealer (competing...
I put down a deposit on a car from a main dealer, but he now says I have to wait a few weeks for the logbook to arrive. Can I have my deposit returned?
I'm three hours drive from a dealer selling a car that my son wants. I contacted the dealer and he said we can't test drive the car unless we buy it by putting down a £500 deposit. Apparently they wont...
My daughter is looking to buy a new car, but is confused (as am I) about the best method of purchase e.g. PCP or Hire Purchase. She will do around 17,000 miles per year. Currently, Mazda are offering 0...
I have noticed there seems to be an unprecedented number of newly registered, German brand, premium cars on the roads around my neighbourhood. They're presumably driven by people who would otherwise not...
A month ago I agreed to buy an ex demonstrator Fiat Spider 124. After I paid my deposit, the salesman called to tell me that he couldn't put the car into my name for three months. I didn't really understand...
I'm purchasing a Nissan Qashqai from a dealership. I noticed in the service book that its service had been delayed due to a warranty repair. I asked the salesman what the repair was and he said he would...
I recently put a small deposit down on a 2017 Ka+. Yesterday, a friend told me that it's a poor Fiat engine and bad gearbox. I'm now worried. Could you please tell me if his information is correct?
I saw a Citroen Berlingo van for sale but it didn't say anything about the service history. When I enquired I was assured that there was some but the book had been misplaced. I looked at the MoT history...
My BMW dealer and I agreed to a part exchange over the phone for my X3 against a one year old car they were offering for sale. The order paper was sent by email, but before I could return it, another salesman...
 

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