Is there any legal requirement to have new cars serviced and maintained by the main dealer?

Is there any legal requirement to have new cars serviced and maintained by the main dealer? We have new cars which don't even appear to have service books for stamps.

The dealer knew about a fault with my car and didn't tell me - is that legal?

I just purchased a used Honda CR-V from a Honda dealer. After picking it up, I felt it had stiff steering and was concerned about safety. I have since found out that this is a characteristic of CR-V However,...

Could you offer some tips on buying a vehicle from a private seller?

I'm viewing a vehicle on Sunday and have read bits and pieces online regarding areas of concern. I've also done a background check via the gov.uk website and the AA website. Please would you be able to...

Should a new water pump last longer than seven months, 10,000 miles?

My Hyundai Santa Fe had a new water pump and cam belt last October. I've just been informed that the head gasket has gone as a result of the new water pump going. Should the new water pump last longer...

Is it legal to sell a car with a warning light on?

I seem to have stumbled upon a whole world of hate this past week. I recently just passed my driving test and purchased my first car. The car in question was a Volvo C30 R Design. I don't know diddly about...

A minor accident is now costing me a fortune - can you help?

My car was subject to a very minor accident whilst parked car outside my home, whilst a third party was attempting to park. The damage was very minor (possibly none to theirs and a small mark on my bumper)...

The garage wrote off my car - do they have to replace it to the same standard as mine?

I took my car for its MoT and while they had my car in the garage they managed to write it off. What if their insurance company offer me the book price and it's not enough to replace to the same standard...

Is it a dealer's duty to carry out a mileage check?

I bought a Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian in March 2016. At the time the mileage showed just over 31,000, the car came with full Mitsubishi service history that backs up the mileage throughout. I have now decided...

I was charged £430 to get overtightened wheel bolts drilled out - should the dealer compensate me?

I purchased an approved 2012 BMW X5 from main dealer in May 2015 with a two year warranty. In February 2016, the main dealer supplied and fitted new alloys under warranty. Last month, my car went to the...

A towed vehicle hit my wife's car on a roundabout - who's liable?

My wife is due in court in July for an accident that happened in December 2015. She turned right on roundabout (already negotiating around) when a car towing another vehicle (the tow rope was so long,...