What happens if a used car develops wear and tear faults after six months?

What is the position if someone buys a used car from a garage and then it develops wear and tear faults on two or three components, but after six months has passed, say the clutch, handbrake or suspension...

When buying a used car, whats more important - mileage or number of previous owners?

We’re looking to buy a used Honda CR-V for around £7000. What’s more important, miles on the clock or number of previous owners?

Should I wait until the number plate change to buy a used car?

I want to change my Jaguar XF before mid-March this year because it will be coming up for it's third MoT and I know it will require some minor work, plus it's due a major service. It's about time I changed...

I need a work vehicle - what's available for £3500?

I bought a Suzuki Carry in November, but it got stolen 46 days later. I need something else before starting work again (I'm a decorator). I'm struggling to find anything that's petrol, without high mileage....

I'm buying a car which has a previous insurance claim made on it - how can I check what the claim was for?

I'm in the process of buying a secondhand vehicle. When I got an insurance quote I was told that there had been a previous no fault insurance claim for the vehicle. Is there any way that I could find out...

I paid the deposit for a car and the dealer then cancelled the sale - do I have any legal redress?

I viewed a car advertised online by a sole trader. We agreed on the advertised price, I paid a 10 per cent deposit and then agreed to collect the car today. This morning I recieved a text saying the price...

Why can't I find an affordable used car with a full service history?

My beloved Citroen C1 has recently been written off as a Cat D so I need to find a replacement. I'm looking to spend no more than £3500 and want to buy from a dealer. I'm surprised at the number of cars...

What do you think of a used Renault Kangoo Van?

My son needs a vehicle to drive to and from work, and occasional use as an overnight bed. He prefers Volkswagen or Ford, we've seen a £3595 2014 Renault Kangoo Van 1.5 with 82,000 miles. Is it a reasonable...

What are the best offers on new cars, including free insurance?

We're looking to insure a 17 year old driver. We are unsure which strategy to pursue, buy new - including free insurance - or buy a used car for £1000 - £2000 and take the insurance hit. What are the best...

I want to buy a used car, but the first service done was later than recommended - will this void the warranty?

I'm looking to buy a 2015 Ford Focus Estate. I noticed that the first service was 18,500 miles rather than the recommended 12,500 miles. Will this void the warranty and could it have damaged the engine?...