I would like your thoughts on what to get for my next car...

Currently I lease a Focus with the EcoBoost engine. The two year lease is coming to an end and although its been a good car I fancy something a little different. Possibly another lease or maybe buy something nice.... Read more

From 1st March

This Order amends the Fixed Penalty Order 2000 (S.I. 2000/2792, “the 2000 Order”), which prescribes fixed penalty amounts for fixed penalty offences. The 2000 Order is amended by adding a new fixed penalty amount for the offence, under section 41D(b) of the Road Traffic Act 1988, of contravening or failing to comply with a construction and use requirement as to the use of hand-held mobile telephones, or other hand-held interactive communication devices, while driving.

Previously, an offence under this provision fell under entry 4 “Any other fixed penalty offence involving obligatory endorsement” in the table in Schedule 1 to the 2000 Order, and therefore carried a fixed penalty amount of £100. This Order inserts into the table a specific entry for the offence under section 41D(b) of the Road Traffic Act 1988, with an associated fixed penalty amount of £200.

SI 2017/104 - The Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 (Penalty Points) (Amendment) Order 2017
Prior to this Order coming into force, a person committing an offence under this provision would have received three penalty points. A person committing such an offence after this Order comes into force will receive six penalty points.... Read more

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In October last year I bought a 6 year old Landrover Freelander from a registered car dealer for £15,600. The car was serviced, MOT'd and had a 6 month basic warranty. 29 days later the car broke down on the motorway. From the AA van I called the dealer and asked if I shold get it revovered to him and he told me I could take it to any garge, so I had it recovered to a Jaguar / Landrover specialist that I have used previously. After much diagnostic work and repairs including a new fuel pump, new ECU and fuel injectors, all costing me over £3,400 the car was back on the road. Twice we offered to give the car back to the dealer for him to look at and repair and twice he refused, saying that my garage had caused the fault. The warranty company refused to pay out as they initially said they would contribute @ £400 towards the fuel pump, but retracted this and said renewing the pump did not fix the fault so they would cancel my claim. They refuse to pay the repairs and I am proceeding the claim through what most know as the small claims court. I claim the vehicle was not of satisfactory quality, not as advertised (he said it had one owner when in fact it had two) or fit for purpose in that it broke down needing extensive repairs. I feel sure that I can take this to the court myself without getting expensive legal advice that I can ill afford but would welcome any help or advice you can offer.

For instance, the first line of the dealers Particulars of defene is as follow.... Read more

Currently have an Audi a1 s line 1.4 s-tronic, won't be purchasing at end of PCP term only because of long term risk of the dry 7 speed gearbox. It has however been excellent so far.
Anyway, I would like to get another premium hatchback next time that must be automatic, preferably torque converter box but also something that I can believe to be reliable for a decent length of time.

Am I right in saying i should rule out 4 cylinder bmws, 1.8 mercs and anything with a dsg!??

And if so, what's left!!! 6 cylinder 1 series. Not many more?? Read more