Buying a car at auction

Just arrived in the UK last week and looking to buying a relatively new car at a good price. Was told to check the car auctions and saw that BCA is holding a BMW sale on the 20th of December. Most are...

Secondhand Freelander 2 - What's an acceptable mileage?

My partner and I are thinking about buying a used Freelander 2, 2008, with around 60000 miles. Would you consider that OK in terms of mileage, of probably too high? And if OK, then what costs ahould...

Buying an ex-Company Car

I have the opportunity to buy my company car ,diesel Audi A4 reg April 2008. It has 60000 miles on the clock. What do you consider to be a fair price and is it worth buying with the amount of miles?

Retiring - do I keep my current car?

I have owned a 56 plate Seat Leon 2.0 TDI Stylance Petrol Manual since Sep 2008 and current mileage is just under 60k. No problems experienced. I currently do about 14k a year including business mileage....

Hyundai ix35: Style or Premium?

I have almost decided to buy a Hyundai ix35, is the Premium worth the extra cost over the Style model (1.7 diesel with ISG). I want comfort, reliabilty and good running costs.

Saab - should I buy a pre-reg / new one shortly?

Bearing in mind the current situation that Saab find themselves in, and Saab GB is currently being run by the receivers, will the next few weeks prove fertile hunting ground for much reduced prices at...

Part exchange rejected, can I get my deposit back?

A main car dealer offered me a price for my current car in part exchange for a new vehicle. We subsequently agreed a sale and I left a good deposit. Paperwork was to be signed upon collection of the...

Fiat Punto reliability

I'm considering a 2007 Fiat Grande Punto 1.2 Dynamic (Petrol) with 30,000 miles on the clock for my first car, due to its fairly good looks, low insurance group and low price (£4,500). However Fiats have...

Saab - a good time to bag a good deal?

Bearing in mind the current position of Saab, and with Saab GB currently in receivership, if Saab were to cease, would it be an opportune time to acquire a Saab at a much reduced price? The dealers presumably...

Independent trader backing out

I've agreed a very good deal with a garage for a second hand car, paid a deposit and recieved the sales contract. The trader is now trying to back out of the deal and give me the deposit back. I still...