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Corrosion issues with Subaru Forester - what can I do?

My 2008 Subaru Forester has corrosion issues, but the dealer I bought the car from refuses to accept any liability. The dealer says the rust is due to untreated stone chips, which I refute. I bought the...

What is my Honda CR-X worth and what should I replace it with?

I have owned a Honda CRX for 24 years. It is due for some rust treatment and a respray later this month. However I am now 55 and my wife and friends feel that I should get a car more suitable for a middle...

Which small car could replace our increasingly-unreliable 2006 Ford Fiesta?

We have a 2006 Fiesta 1.25 petrol Zetec 3-door that we have owned for six years. It has broken down twice in the last year (a plug of some sort let water out of the engine, and a front suspension spring...

I've bought a car which had not been repaired for an MoT - should the dealer cover 'preventative maintenance'?

Last month I acquired a cheap 12-year-old car from a small dealer with a fresh MoT certificate (with no advisories). The MoT history subsequently obtained from VOSA revealed that the car has a potentially...

Why won't Volkswagen UK help with rust problem on my UAE-import Golf?

I have hit a brick wall concerning my 5-year old Volkswagen Golf. I bought this car brand new from Motorpoint, Glasgow. It was an import from the UAE and recently I have noticed rust on both front wheel...

Can I claim against my dealer for rust damage to my Mercedes-Benz A-Class?

I have a 2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class. Taking golf clubs from the boot I noticed evidence of water and while washing the car I also discovered signs of paint bubbling on both side doors. Surface disruption...

Mercedes-Benz won't replace my rusting tailgate

I have a Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It has been serviced by Mercedes-Benz dealers to date and should be covered for Rust for 30 years. My problem - a corroded tailgate - was investigated by Tonbridge dealers...

Thanks to Ingrams Volkswagen of Ayr.

I have a 2004 Volkswagen 2.0i Passat, bought new from Ingrams dealers in Ayr, now with 84,000 miles, maintained since new by Ingrams of Ayr. The car has been serviced regularly at Ingrams, and after its...

How to prevent rot in older cars?

Hi. I'm currently driving a Fabia, but really would like to move into something older and more interesting, as well as simpler and easy to fix. My problem is that with an older car, even as young as the...