I bought a car that was previously written off

I purchased a car and found some steering faults with it, I traced a previous owner to learn some history and he informed me the vehicle had been written off two years previously, it appears the insurance...

Buying a 'trade sale' car?

Are my rights affected re Sale of Goods act if I buy a car from a dealer who claims they sell vehicles at trade prices aimed at businesses? I bought a vehicle as a consumer a month ago and want to return...

Citroen not authorising turbo replacement

The turbo failed on my C4 Picasso. The car is 4 months out of an approved used car warranty and the dealer has told me they have received notification from Citroen that the problem is due to a known fault....

Accident management company not interested in helping

I was recently hit from behind while stationary. At the time I was towing a trailer which was badly damaged. The accident also damaged the tow bar of my van. I contacted my insurance company who where...

Moving houses and car insurance

I have paid and insured my daughter’s insurance with the same brokers since you received it as a 17th birthday present (lucky girl and she knows it). Anyway, in January she was driving down to Wales...

Sold an ex-demo car in the wrong specifcation

We bought an ex demonstrator from Arnold Clark yesterday using PCP to finance it. When we returned home and put the two seats down in the boot we noticed the parcel shelf missing. I checked the spec...

My second hand car has been in for repairs three times - what are my rights?

Bought a second hand car 3-2-12. Was in for repair 4-2-12, needed new brake switch - garage paid full fee. Bulb needed replacing - paid for it ourselves. Now it needs something else, I think its new...

I misfuelled at Shell

I am another poor soul who mis-fuelled his car at Shell - due to their V-Max marketing. I used a pump which was coloured red, white and black to fill my diesel car. But the pump contained unleaded. Shell...

Issues when buying a motorhome - where do I stand?

I recently purchased a very expensive motorhome from a dealer. Before completing the purchase the dealer agreed to rectify an engine manangement warning light, completely valet the vehicle, touch up some...

Can I expect a goodwill contribution on a five year old car?

A friend has an Audi A3 1.9tdi with full service history. She is second owner, it was an HSBC company car first. The cylinder head has cracked with no overheating history. Would there be any point in...