My car was damaged by a hit-and-run driver - should I repair it or just sell it?

My 2013 BMW 520d Touring has done 101,000 miles. But recently I saw that someone had driven into the side of the car and hadn’t stopped or left their details. Both near side doors are scratched and dented,...

Should I repair my current car or buy something newer?

I have a 2008 Peugeot 407 SW. I bought it for towing and it proved to be an excellent tow car. I no longer tow but although old, I still love it. I know how it works (not mechanically) as it doesn't have...

Hyundai Tucson actuator failure, just out of warranty - will I have to pay in full?

Just over two months ago my Hyundai Tucson diesel had its final service within its five year warranty, having done just under 26,000 miles and received a clean bill of health/MoT. Today an engine management...

Is it legal to increase the price of a repair after most of the work is done?

If I'm given a price for a repair and then given a higher price four hours later when most of the work has been done, is that legal?

Fiat 500 keeps failing to start. Will this be a costly fix?

My daughter has a 2015 Fiat 500 1.2-litre, which she's had it for two years. The transmission light has come on whilst driving, and the car completely stops and will not restart. We left the car for a...

I think a third party who's car I damaged is lying about repair costs. What should I do?

A month ago, I parked my car and stupidly didn't put the handbrake on. It rolled backwards and it scraped across the back bumper of another car. The only damage was a scratch on my car and chipped paint...

Somebody reversed into my car and admitted fault but now my insurer tell me they're denying it - what do you suggest I do?

While driving slowly along a narrow road, a car that was parked on the side reversed into my front door. This was three months ago. I noticed him reversing and sounded my horn but he continued to reverse....

The turbo has failed on my 12 year old car - is it worth replacing or should I just scrap the car?

The turbocharger of my 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 TDI has failed and the garage want £900 to replace it. Should I go ahead? The clutch has also not been replaced and with 90,000 miles on the clock is it...

My insurer won't repair my car - what should I do?

Following an accident, my car has substantial damage to a rear wing, wheel and suspension components. The insurer's suggested repairer will not repair the car. They say there was a previous repair and...

I bought an approved used car in 2015, is it fair that I now have to pay £400 for a waterpump replacement?

I own a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, which was bought in June 2015 as an approved used car from Mercedes Bristol with 68,000 miles on the clock. The car has been dealer maintained since new, except for...