I bought a car from a dealer but have discovered it was purchased at auction - do I have any recourse?

Four weeks ago I bought a used vehicle from who I believed to be a bona fide car trader - this wasn't cheap at over £21K. I have now discovered that the vehicle was purchased at auction by the dealer....

What MPV do you think I should buy?

I live on the south coast and work in the water sports industry. I’m looking for a large MPV I can take the seats out of and turn into a large van when needed. I have to take students and equipment around...

What's the best estate car on an £8000 budget?

I am looking for a decent family car that is still sporty to drive. I was thinking about a BMW 5 Series Touring or a Ford Mondeo. Currently I have a double pushchair so the boot needs to be big. Also,...

What should I look at when buying a used car that has stood for six months?

I may have the opportunity to buy a Ford Fiesta from a friend who is emigrating to New Zealand. It is a 2017 Automatic 1.0 Ecoboost . By the time they flyout, it may not have been driven for six months....

What rights do I have for a car bought from a private seller?

I bought a Vauxhall Astra 2011 car from a private seller, who mentioned in the advert, verbally, and on WhatsApp that it was in good condition. I was allowed to test drive only for <10 minutes, which was...

What's the best used EV for around £12,000?

As a family we have an Audi Q4 (my wife’s work car) and a Land Rover Discovery Sport (now 6 years old). I would love to be completely EV, but the 3+ long trips to the Alps we do each year with skis, bikes...

How accurate are used car valuations?

My last car was an Accord estate, sold in Sep 2015 having been owned by me from new in 2007. WeBuyAnyCar offered me £2650 whilst the Mazda dealer where I bought my current Mazda 6 from didn't want to buy...

Is a Kia Picanto a good first car?

What should we look out for when buying a 2011 Kia Picanto (60k miles, £2995, two owners) for an 18 year old's first car? Seller has already said that it just failed MoT due to a spring which is being...

Is the Vauxhall 1.6 CDTi engine reliable?

I am debating getting an Astra 1.6 CDTI but have heard some horror stories regarding the chain rattle and DPF issues on this engine. Am I just seeing the few bad cases (as you will never hear about the...

What do you suggest as a good value but economical second car?

We have a Honda CR-V 1.6 diesel that we like and gives us about 55mpg. We also have a Mazda 1.6 diesel worth about £2K. Can you recomend a vehicle to replace the Mazda preferably second hand and smaller...