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Is it easy to sell a Cat S car?
I took delivery of a new car from a franchised dealer with a scratch on the paintwork which I pointed out at the time. What are my rights and best strategy to negotiate a solution with the dealer?
My 2013 BMW 520d Touring has done 101,000 miles. But recently I saw that someone had driven into the side of the car and hadn’t stopped or left their details. Both near side doors are scratched and dented,...
If a car damages mine and does not stop will the DVLA give me the name and address of the owner if I have the number plate?
My car has recently been struck by a bin. It was left at the roadside and was blown into the path of my car in high winds. It has caused severe damage to the front of my car. Cracking the bumper, grille...
I've just discovered that without my knowledge a car hire company has made a claim on my insurance policy for alleged damage on a courtesy car provided to me whilst some repair work to my car was being...
Someone damaged my parked car and left the scene. A passer-by took their registration and left the details under my wiper. Is it worth reporting the incident to the police? How do I trace the owner? Should...
I bought a used car from a dealer one week ago and it's come to light that the vehicle has been in a crash and repaired poorly. The rear nearside door and rear quarter panel, plus the bonnet, has been...
After viewing a house for sale via an estate agents (but shown around by the vendor) the electric gates of the property closed on my car. The vendor agreed by text to reimburse me after showing him a quote....
I bought a Kia Cee'd ex-hire car over a year ago. It was just over a year old. It started developing problems after a year and it appears I have purchased a car that has been repaired. I got in touch with...