Can you give me some advice on becoming a trader in order to buy at auctions?

I live in Cornwall, so cars here are expensive. My nearest professional auction houses are in Bristol. I want to know what I need to do to become a trader, so I can register with these auctioneers who...

Dodgy sellers

I spotted a 2009 Honda Jazz EX on Autotrader in a rare (But not to everyone's taste) colour, and at a great price. It was in Luton and I live in Manchester, but it had a clear HPi report, which prompted...

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...

Warranty from small dealer?

My stepson recently purchased a 2007 Ford Focus that had been advertised on eBay by a private dealer (trading from home, but with trade plates, VAT registered etc). When I asked what warranty came with...

Problem with trade sale car

Three weeks ago we bought a Renault Espace (2.2dci Privilege Y plate with 102,000 on the clock) from a trader working from home who advertised on Auto Trader. He was up front about his status as a trader...

Pricing up my Volvo/ Buying confusion

I have a Volvo V70 which we have looked after. I am having difficulty pricing it. It's in good order and has been looked after. I'm finding it brain battering out there! What would be a sensible asking...

Public enema

Unfortunately you are incorrect about the implications of selling a car to a member of the public on trade terms at trade price. I recently did exactly this, selling a car at ‘stand-in price’ (it had been...

Motor Trade Newbie - Please Help !

I have recently decided to become a part-time motor trader, purchasing from auction houses with the intention of selling on for profit. I have have in the last few weeks gone on to purchase a couple of...

Is a warranty issued with vehicles sold as 'trade' at trade prices?

If buying trade for say £2,500, is the garage legally obliged to provide a warranty for the car and what is the normal period that can be expected at this price?

Did I buy my van as a private or trade sale?

I purchased a used van and would just like your opinion on whether it was a private or trade sale, as there is a major problem with it after just two weeks. It was advertised as a trade advert on the internet,...