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• Vauxhall Astra - Repair costs not long after buy 23 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  While they can agree that the clutch can be classed as wear and tear the gearbox just simply failed. Now I am looking at around £1700 repair bill and the response of dealership and finance company is that they are not liable for any cost due to wear and tear. Just wondering if I have any case here at all?  
• Insurance and car ownership 24 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Now the problem is that I have to be the keeper on the V5 as terms of the finance. yet her insurance company will only insure her (she has 5 years ncb) if she is on the V5. So these are mutually exclusive conditions. This cant be a unique situation so I would like to have some view on how we can proceed legally.
• 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 legally do so.
• Pug 307 - Warranty 19 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  Also, at what level could you reasonably say to the dealer that you are not happy with the car and cancel the finance agreement - if at all? The guy told her it was a 1.6 when she bought it. It turned out it was a 1.4. Personally I'd say that was gounds in itself.
• 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...
• Reliable small cars for under 3 grand 1 Feb 2022 (Forum)
  Hello after getting rid of my old financed car I'm looking for a new small car which is reliable, good on fuel and not too boring with a budget of 3 thousand pounds. I know this is a good place for suggestions thank you. 
• Renault - Renault investigated for emissions foul play. 15 Jan 2016 (Forum)
    Hmmm- French carmaker owned 20% by the French state investigated by state fraud investigators. Anybody like to bet on the outcome?   http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/industry/12099314/renault-shares-emissions-probe-france.html
• Selling you car ? - VIP car sales knutsford 4 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  If you let VIP car sales sell your car on commission make sure you get the finances sorted out . It took 6 weeks & 3 bounced chqeues before I eventually got my cash !
• any - new car sales part 2 credit problems to come 13 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/economics/11026952/Britains-consumer-credit-market-is-a-giant-ticking-time-bomb.html   Interesting article relevant to consumer credit, ie cars,,,   Worth reading Apologies if necessary
• UK diesel shortage 5 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  Check this out: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/energy/8549076/UK-diesel-shortage-may-put-energy-security-at-risk.html   I don't imagine I'll need to run a diesel myself in the foreseeable future, but diesel cars/vans must be the backbone of the UK private tranport system!
• Renault Clio III (2005 - 2009) - I just walked into a Renault dealer and... 19 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  .... without so much as an attempt at haggling, paid the full manufacturer's advertised price and signed up for the four year finance deal - not interest free. Am I mad?
• 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.
• VW Touran 12plate Auto - 12 plate VW Touran Auto Gearbox gone 3 months 27 Jan 2016 (Forum)
    Can he stop paying the monthly finance? - for the finance company to take the car and call it quits or will they still come after him? Currently, the used car dealer has advised us to go back to main VW and try and persuade them to offer a repair under goodwill?
• Rant: car dealer doesn't know how to sell cars 19 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  Can anyone tell me why a salesman AND the dealer manager, in a major dealership in a large town, haven't a clue how to process contract hire forms? And what's more, never thought to ring the finance company to ask? As a result I've got an extra £150 worth of accessories, so I shouldn't grumble. But I like grumbling :-) Some editing to avoid identifying the finance company, even in the disguised way the poster managed
• Car finance agreement, advice please? 1 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  He has now been advised by a friend that under the Consumer 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?! If he does this, does he have to notify them before the lease runs out, ie. within the next 2 weeks? Any advice much appreciated, Rich.
• 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 sales.. lotus selling few cars.
• Suzuki Jimny (1998 - ) - Buying advice 11 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  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 cards anybody?