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I have inherited a newer car and now have an old R-reg BMW 5 Series with 130,000 on the clock that I would like to sell. Being a complete girl, private sales are a no-no. I am looking at online car sales...
I am looking at selling my 1965 4.2-litre Coupe Jaguar E-Type which I have had since 1970. It is in good condition. I am also looking at buying my wife a Mercedes-Benz Sports SLK200. What is my best option?...
Where should I advertise my BMW 636 CSi auto? I have owned the vehicle for 17 years since 1993. It has cruise control, leather, PAS, ABS and alloys. It's reliable but expensive to run, and now needs an...
I read with interest your answer to a gentlemen who had advertised his car via Amazon. It was surprising to read that the bank drafts and cheques were not 100 per cent reliable in securing your money even...
I have just sold my car for £21,500. The purchaser banks at the same bank as I do (HSBC) and has suggested making an electronic transfer, which I was happy to accept until I read your article on receiving...
I read an answer in Sunday's paper referring to a scam involving post-sale cancellation of BACS transfer payments, and new rules for cheque payments. I've lost the paper so I can't find the link. Can you...
Hello, I asked you for a valuation for my automatic Saab 95 Aero estate 5-door, but omitted to say that it was new in early 2004. It has 72,752 miles on the clock and is in very good condition. It has...
I wonder if you can help me. My partner bought a brand new Lexus RX400 from a Lexus dealer in 2006. She is currently experiencing cash problems and I wondered if it is possible for her to hand the car...
I want to sell my Mercedes C180 Classic FG52 LFK (88,000 miles) and buy a new C220 CDI SE BlueEfficiency manual. My current car was an Irish import, flat dark blue, no A/C, 6-speed manual (from Motorpoint)...
I am about to part-exchange my car for a new one with a main dealer. Wondering whether the motor trader may not want the car registered in his name (i.e. another owner) I rang DVLA to ask about the completion...