A newer version of the same model car has higher CO2, why is this?

I have just purchased a 2021 (21 plate) Ford Focus ST-Line 1.5 diesel 120hp and part exchanged a 2019 (19 plate) Ford Focus ST-Line 1.5 diesel 120hp because it was approaching a 5 year old cut off that...

Why are their differing mpg ans CO2 figures for some models?

I'm looking to buy a used Hyundai i10 but am confused by the differing mpg and emissions data for the 2017 - 2019 1.0-litre models. I did not think that the i10 had been changed during this period. Is...

Was I missold a car because it's not getting the mpg I was told?

What do the WLTP phases mean in real terms? Is the extra high phase just motorway driving? Basically, I bought a new Hyundai Kona 1.6 hybrid as I wanted an economical car. I was told I'd get over 50mpg...

How realistic are official fuel consumption and CO2 figures for new cars?

I'm thinking of buying the new Ford Kuga PHEV 2.5. The fuel consumption figures are 201mpg and CO2 of 26g Are they serious? I’ll never achieve that, will I? What am I likely to achieve on a long trip versus...

Will car tax go up in April due to WLTP changes?

We are looking to buy a new/nearly new car and have tested a Peugeot 5008 over the weekend. The dealer mentioned something about people buying cars now because from April the road tax will change due to...

My new car can't be registered due to WLTP - what can I do?

My new Volkswagen Golf was delivered to the Volkswagen dealer on Nov 1st 2018. They have told me that the DVLA cannot register the car as it has a 2019 engine and they require codes from Volkswagen. I...

What do new emissions rules mean if I'm buying a car before September?

I see there are huge discounts this month as dealers desperately sell models before new emissions rules kick in. If they don't sell the vehicles are they disposed off? What happens if I buy one now before...

Is a dealer contractually bound to deliver a new car at the price agreed at the date of order?

I ordered a new Jaguar XF Sportbrake, paying a £500 deposit. I'm serving in the military and took advantage of the discount offered while keeping the total build price under £40k, therefore not straying...

I have heard that all cars built before 31st August must be sold by that date - is this right?

I have heard that all cars built before 31st August must be sold/registered by that date. Does that mean there will be lots of pre-reg bargains, please?

Why are waiting times for new car orders so long?

I would like to purchase a new car and have been looking at the current generations of Audi Q5 and Volvo XC60. I have been quoted lead times of seven and nine months, respectively, for new factory orders....