Parking sensors won't work - can I ask for a refund?

I bought a new Hyundai ix35 a few months ago from an authorised dealership. As part of the deal, I had front parking sensors fitted by the dealer, as they’re not standard Hyundai parts. However, upon collection...

Trading in an accident damaged car - Am I liable?

I have recently traded a 2005 Renault Clio for a Ford Focus from the same year. After a few days running the Focus I noticed that it is leaking oil and overheating. I have tried to return the car, but...

What's causing my BMW 3 Series to misfire?

I have a BMW 3 Series automatic. Presently, the car misfired on the first start of the day, but clears after five minutes. I’ve replaced two coil packs, injectors, plugs and the high pressure fuel pump,...

Warning Message - what can I do to get it fixed?

Bought a 2007 207 on finance in May. Already the garage has had to replace the thrust bearing. Today whilst sat in traffic the message 'brake system fault' appeared and then twenty minutes later, still...

Bought a car which broke down days later. Sale of goods act clarification

On the 21st of Sept 2013 I bought a Ford C-Max from a second hand dealer, explaining, that I drive about 30k a year for work and need a reliable car. I was also driving to Exeter on the Thursday for...

Is the dealer liable for the faults with me used car?

Two weeks ago I bought a Citroen C5 Tourer from a one man dealer. The reversing sensors and power steering do not work. Would the legal warranty cover this?

Broken Mercedes-Benz COMAND unit - can it be fixed?

My 2007 Mercedes-Benz E280 Comand infotainment unit has completely failed - there is nothing on the screen and no buttons work. The dealer said an exchange unit, which has to come from Germany, is £1570...

Can't reach max RPM in a Primera?

My Primera has about 95,000 miles on the clock. It has two problems - the first is the idle sound, which oscilates a bit and sounds like it has sudden attacks of 'mosquito-like' changes in frequency. Vibrations...

Fitting smaller wheels to a Zafira?

Can I replace my original 16-inch alloys with 15-inch steel rims without fouling the brake calipers? Car is a Zafira.

Aygo recalls - can you help?

Should I have been told about the Toyota 'service directive - as outlined in your Aygo 'Recalls' - by my dealer, when I had to replace my clutch last year at only 26000 miles? I am an advanced driver and...