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• Missing Registration document 26 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  The vehicle I am interested in has no V5. The current owner says he bought it at auction as it was being sold by a finance company (a re-po). It has been HPI'd and has come up clean. Is it straightforward to get a V5 or should I be aware of other problems? Advice please.
• More advice from the experts 11 Aug 2021 (Forum)
  You were all so helpful when I asked about getting a car on finance for my daughter that she has decided to pay up to £5k which she saved for a used car rather than any sort of finance so thanks to everyone   She has taken a brief look and has narrowed down
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  Should I haggle to retain my vehicle at a lower price after the PCP ends in June? 30 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a PCP due to end at the beginning of June 2020. I wish to return the vehicle. However, is it worth trying to haggle to retain the vehicle at a lower...
• Mercedes SLK - What is a new car? 26 May 2015 (Forum)
  I am concerned as the brand new SLK we are due to sign the contract on does not appear to be new.  We have been provided the registration but on the finance paperwork the car model and spec has 2013 against it.  From investigating the chassis number, which I presume is the same
• Vauxhall Astra - Repair costs not long after buy 23 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  in and it has been stood in a garage since.  I have reported this to the finance company and dealer, however they are now coming to a conclusion that they are not liable for any repairs on the car as according to their report is wear and tear. I spoke the garage where the car is and was told
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  Ford Fiesta mis-sold 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter bought a car on finance with my help. The salesman on the test drive pointed out that it had a heated front windscreen, which is essential...
• Insurance and car ownership 24 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Appreciate some advice on my situation. Went with daughter at weekend to local Ford dealer to but a new Ka which they are offering on PCP at 4.9%. Unfortunately daughter is refused finance due to (we think) problems she has several years ago at Uni. she has now been working two years and still
• New Car- VW Polo 7 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  Hi, Along with a few other reaons I want to part ex my '05 Fabia vRS for something cheaper to finance allowing me to sort out my finances. Today I came across a X reg VW Polo 1.4(8v) Match, I had a test drive and it seems reasonably nippy in town and bumbles along happily at 65/70 where I can
• Pug 307 - Warranty 19 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  Just a quick one. My wife has just bought a pug 307 on a 54 plate with about 12k on the clock. It is now back at the main peugot dealers where she bought it from (on finance). So far she has noticed 1 - tracking seems out 2 - rear door handle on drivers side is faulty - won't always open from
• Buying a car privately - financing? 21 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  OK, I'm looking to change my car, and a lovely example of a Fiat Coupe has come along - but it's a private sale. The issue I have is that I need my current...
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  I am being spuriously charged for damage after returning a leased Mercedes-Benz ML320CDI. 11 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Hi, my wife and I had our 30-month-old Mercedes-Benz ML320CDI collected the other week following a lease we took out. The car had only covered around 16,000...
• VW Touran 12plate Auto - 12 plate VW Touran Auto Gearbox gone 3 months 27 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  but do not have to meet the full costs of repair as it will make the car 'better' than it was before!? I think the term he used was 'betterment' The car is also bought on finance, I understand this might be an option to pursue. He is now without a car for over 2 months.  Is he entitled
• Rant: car dealer doesn't know how to sell cars 19 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  docs and give a cheque for the first 3 months rental. I do this with the salesman AND the dealer sales manager. "It'll all be ready on Friday," says the dealer salesman. Come 3pm Friday (yesterday), I've not heard from the dealer. I call them. "There's a problem," they say. "The finance company
• Car finance agreement, advice please? 1 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Credit Act, as he has paid more than 50% of the new value of the car in installments, he can tell them he doesnt want the car any more and give it back to them and not pay the £10250. So with this third option, are there any other implications (legal) other than making the finance company a bit upset
• Audi Q5 - DVLA and buying a pcp out 5 Mar 2023 (Forum)
  I’ve recently terminated my pcp and purchased my vehicle. I have a letter from Audi Finance confirming this. Do I have to inform the DVLA that I am now the legal owner or is it only interested in the vehicle’s registered keeper? Thanks.
• 2014 Auris Excel HSD or Civic 1.6 Idtec SE Plus 13 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  Hi folks looking to buy a new car and both Toyota and Honda are doing o% finance, plus five year warranty, service packages.  Which should I buy Toyota or Honda.  Any thoughts.....
• Killing The Golden Goose 9 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/9777684/Ferrari-and-Maserati-domestic-sales-fall-by-more-than-half.html .So how long before jaguar landrover start retrenching?   Aston martin sales in freefall too. benyley and rolls royce also losing
• Suzuki Jimny (1998 - ) - Buying advice 11 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  I'm thinking of treating myself to a Jimny. I am being made redundant shortly so I am considering a new model and using part of my package to finance the purchase. Is paying cash a good option and if so what sort of discount should I be looking for?
• Department of Transport SNAFU 16 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  It is announced today that a plan to move all DOT salary handling, finance and administration to a singe site in Swansea, to save £57 million isn't working properly, is late and has cost £81 million to date. It is decribed by the Commons Public Accounts Committe as "monumentally incompetent" ID
• Proposed new-style Grand Prix 1 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  Heard an interview today about a suggested new-style GP, to relieve the tedium of the current MS/Ferrari-dominated version. Sponsored by Saudi(?) finance, all the cars will be identical, just the drivers will be different. This seems to me to beg an endless list of questions. Any opinions? Oz (as was)