I bought a car that was possibly written off - where do I stand legally?

I've just bought a car on finance. When the company went to change the logbook online, the system wouldn't work. We filled out a form for a new logbook and I was told by the finance company that the car...

Is it smart to exit a PCP a year early to start another PCP?

Is it a good strategy to exit a 42-month PCP early (say a year early) so there is still good equity in the car, to then start another PCP, as opposed to keeping the car for the full term and then taking...

Why are there so many leased cars on the roads lately?

I have noticed there seems to be an unprecedented number of newly registered, German brand, premium cars on the roads around my neighbourhood. They're presumably driven by people who would otherwise not...

Are cars on finance going to be fitted with "killer switches" in case customers can't make the payments?

In case you missed it in the newspapers recently, there was a feature on car finance firms that are worried about customers who may not be able pay for their cars. They are installing "killer switches"...

What are the pros and cons of leasing versus buying a new car?

What are the pros and cons of leasing versus buying a new car?

BMW X3 triad of lights, 4X4, ABS and Brake

I have a 2006 BMW X3 2.0d sport, bought through finance. I've had it since 2014, but since the DPF issue I seldom use it. In the first quarter of 2015, I used it on a long run but noticed an intermittent...

I was sold a faulty van - do I have any legal rights to claim back my outstanding finance?

I bought a van on finance and have now found out that it's been clocked. The mechanic just found multiple issues and it needs new gearbox. I bought over the phone from a van company three hours away. It's...

What questions do I need to ask an internet dealer?

What questions do I need to ask an internet dealer?

Why are dealer lease deals more expensive than those online?

I'm moving towards leasing my next car, previously always having bought cash. However, the dealer lease deals seem more expensive than those offered online. Is the dealer acting as a third party thereby...

I've retired and now do low mileage, should I go for a PCP deal on a new car?

I get a new car every 2-3 years by trading in + cash on a good deal on a pre-reg BMW. As I am now retired, and only do about 5000/6000 miles per year, I was wondering whether I should consider abandoning...