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I was thinking of using one of the online car dealers to sell my car, do you recommend any - for example webuyanycar.com

Suspicious offer for the car I'm selling

I'm selling my car, and I have received a reasonable offer by text - subject to inspection from www.wewantmotors.com. They want a refundable £50 payment up front. Do you know if this a respectable company,...

Are online car dealers trustworthy?

I have ordered a Skoda 1.6 Octavia Elegance via an online dealer. The local Skoda dealer really slags the online dealer off, saying that I will not get a correctly-built new model etc. The supplier has...

Why is this online car broker increasing the price for a white Kia Picanto?

There is an online car broker which is advertising new 2010 1.0-litre Kia Picantos for £6593, representing a £632 discount off the RRP. They state that the colour white is the default colour. However,...

Should I trust an online broker for buying a car?

Is it safe to buy a car through an online broker where the car is registered to a fleet?

I am looking to buy a new Mazda MX-5 Roadster Powershift. Some of the best deals I have found are through online car brokers. However, on checking these companies they register the car to a fleet to obtain...

What should I pay for a one-year-old Ford Titanium TDI?

Can you advise what the target price should be for a one-year-old 59-plate Ford Titanium TDI (either 1.4/1.6) diesel? I am a cash buyer and I'm being given various offers from £11,500 to £15,000.

Why doesn't my car exist on car insurance website menus?

Every year I try and buy my car insurance online. Problem is, when it comes to the specifics of my car it never appears on their drop-down list. Who creates this information, and how can I have my cars...

Why do online sales brokers have such long delivery times?

I tried to buy a car from an online broker. They quoted a very good price, but with an 8-week delivery. My lease car went back after six weeks but I thought it was worth the hassle of being without a car...

Where can we insure our 20-year-old daughter on a BMW 1 Series?

We had a 1.6 Eos with our 20-year-old daughter on the insurance policy as occasional user. The car has now been changed to a BMW 1 Series Convertible. Please can you recommend a broker that may be able...