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I have seen a car for sale with an online retailer. It includes a number of extras in the price. Can you tell me who would honour the warranty and service plan if the online company went bust?
My car was damaged and declared a Category C write-off by the insurance company. However, since then, it has been repaired to a high standard and has passed its MoT. Can you please tell me how I can apply...
I’ve just changed my driving instructor car and I’m looking at selling my old one. The car is a Hyundai i10 SE automatic it’s a 17 plate with 79,000 miles on the clock, it’s in good condition with full...
I have provisionally sold my MG Magnette online. After several days, I received a check paid in Euros for more than the asking price of the car. When I questioned the buyer, he said the overpayment was...
I am looking to buy a nearly new Mazda CX-30. There are many for sale between two and three years old that have very low mileage figures. For instance, one is advertised as having just over 8000 miles...
I'm considering buying a new Volkswagen T6 camper van. Will spend between £50,000 to £60,000 but am worried it will devalue lots as a fossil fuel vehicle. Especially with all the hype, restrictions now...
Why are small used car automatics so much more expensive than the equivalent manual models?
I have read your very useful guide on consumer rights, but I still have one question - do distance selling rules apply to private car sales as well dealer sales?
Given the long delays for new cars, what is the situation with part-exchange and trade-in values? If I buy a car now and agree on a value with the dealer on my car for the part exchange, can the dealer...
I own a 2015 Honda Civic. It is in a high spec with just 27,000 miles on the clock. It is the best car I have ever owned. With the current inflated prices for used cars, is now the right time to part...
 

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