Is buying preregistered a good idea?

What are your thoughts on buying a new but preregistered car to get a discount?

Buying pre-registered - does time since manufacture matter?

I'm being offered one of the last 2012 model CR-V Hondas at £24k with delivery miles only and pre-registered. It is an auto ES-T which would have been listed around £29k when new. The price sounds good...

Car only has 11 months tax - is that right?

Recently I bought a pre registered car from a dealership. The car was registered on 29.9.2012 and I took delivery of it on 12.10.12. The tax disc expires on 31.8.13, which is puzzling, as one usually can...

How does VAT work with pre-reg 'new' car purchases?

I have a question in regards to a potential new car purchase and VAT implications. I have noticed a pre-reg vehicle for sale that has just 50 miles on the clock. The dealer said it could not be sold for...

Buying a 'new' Audi A3 - built in 2008, registered in 2012

I am looking to buy a Audi A3 Sportback 2.0TDi SE S Tronic from a main Audi Dealer which was manufactured in February 2008, but registered in November 2012. The car is brand new but has been sitting in...

Buying a pre-registered car

I am in the process of buying a pre-registered Hyundai i30 from an authorised dealer. The salesman says that they have to keep the 'log book' for the first three months for accounting purposes. Is this...

bought and paid for a new car and now find I am second registered keeper - should I ask for refund

I bought a new car from the forecourt of my local reputable dealer. After 3 months I am still chasing for the registration certificate. I have contacted DVLA and they tell me the car is already registered...

Should I expect DPF, DMF and cam belt problems with my new Ford Kuga TDCi?

I am soon to take delivery of a Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi 163 Titanium. Should I be concerned about the 'dual mass flywheel', DPF, and belt cam? I am not too worried about the DPF due to the type of trips it...

Why won't our dealer release a Skoda Citigo for sale to us for three months?

My wife has agreed to buy a Skoda Citigo Elegance ex-demo and has paid a deposit of £500. The car was advertised on an official Volkswagen / Skoda site as available on 11 October, but the dealer says this...

What's more reliable?

Would you buy a pre-reg Insignia Auto for £16000 with delivery mileage or a hybrid Auris or Prius? I am 61 years old and not doing more than 5000 miles per annum. Would you suggest an alternative?