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How much is my 1968 Ford Sierra XR4i/4x4 worth?

How much is my 1968 Ford Sierra XR4i/4x4 worth? Where would be the best place for me to sell it?

What is you opinion of webuyanycar?

Is it illegal for an auction house to sell a clocked vehicle?

What is your opinion on importing cars from overseas auctions?

I am considering buying a used Toyota Landcruiser from a UK company that buys at auction in Japan and then imports the car into the UK. Several UK companies are active in this market, they manage the import...

How do you buy at Blackbushe auction?

I've spotted a nearly new and popular performance saloon coming up at auction. It has low (warranted) mileage, and listed as Grade 1, with the V5 present. I'm interested in bidding, but curious as to how...

Bought an Aston Martin at auction that is not as described

I recently bought an Aston Martin at auction on an absent bid as I was away. The car was sold to me as a running and driving prototype. I plan to show and demonstrate it at concours. The car is immobile....

What to buy to re-sell?

For those of us with a little too much time on our hands, are there any opportunities left in an otherwise highly efficient market ? Might I buy a convertible in the winter, sell it in the summer ? Buy...

Nissan Murano with various problems - what should I do?

I unfortunately bought a Nissan Murano 2009 model done 100K. Many problems have started to develop in just one month. 1) knocking sound when driving above 40-50 mph which do not have any pattern to it....

Automatic gearbox issue after auction purchase

I bought a Ford Kuga car at auction. A major car franchise who put the car in for sale knew the car needed brand new automatic gearbox and they were advised by TrustFord 2 weeks prior to my purchase. They...