I bought an approved used car with excessive tyre wear, what can I do?

I purchased an approved used car from a franchised dealership with 29k miles on the clock and it appeared all preparation work had been completed. However, software issues appeared and the car was taken...

Is it worth going to a main dealer for software updates on an eight year old car?

I have an eight year old V60, auto, diesel with 47000 miles on the clock. My Volvo dealer is quoting £652 for a full service including programme upgrades. A local Volvo specialist with a very good reputation...

Should I continue servicing my 10 year old car at a main dealer or switch to an independent?

I have a 67-plate Lexus NX. It has 45,000 miles on the clock and is due a "small" service for which Lexus have quoted £375. Given the car's age does the fact it has a full Lexus service history have any...

Should a first service for BMW i5 be so expensive?

Two years ago I paid £208 for the first service on my BMW i4. I now have a BMW i5 and the first service (replace micro filter and brake fluid) is now due. My local BMW dealer has quoted me £400. Is this...

Do I need to have my Toyota serviced at a main dealer to keep my warranty?

For 19 years I had a Toyota Yaris (52 reg) which was extremely reliable and was serviced by a local garage. In October 2024 I bought a 72 reg Toyota Yaris Hybrid from a Toyota dealer. I was told that...

Do I need to have my car serviced by a main dealer to keep my warranty?

I am not that impressed with my Kia service centre. Would my 7-year warranty be affected if I went to an independent for servicing my 22-plate Sportage?

What service items should have been completed on a used car from a dealer?

I am looking to purchase a 1.5 petrol Skoda Karoq from an independent dealer. What scheduled service work in addition to the normal oil changes etc should I expect to have been done for this car that has...

How can I find out the correct servicing intervals for my car?

I bought a car in March 2025 from a main dealer with a full service history (which keeps the warranty on the car). I have just been to sell this car and have been told that the service history is incorrect...

Does a dealer service history make a used car worth more?

Is there any difference in the price I would be offered when trading in a car if it has a full main dealer history or a full history from a local garage? I am asking this due to the very high cost from...

Do I need anti rattle springs?

My Honda Jazz 67 reg had near side rear brake calliper and pads replaced in January 2024. I took car to Honda main dealer garage to replace battery on an unrelated matter. Main dealer reported that the...