We've had to delay the part-exchange of our Yaris for a new Jazz by a month - is a £400 price increase excessive?

We recently went to our local Honda dealer, and negotiated the purchase of a Honda Jazz to replace our '08 plate Yaris (5-door, 1.3 petrol, 21,000 miles). We agreed a price, taking into account trading...

How can so many of your readers afford to change cars for relatively minor reasons?

One of your emailers was prepared to stump up £21,000 and part-ex his Mondeo because he wanted “something a little higher than his Mondeo”. Another is happy to part-ex his recent Ford Focus Ghia and also...

Big thanks to Sonnauto for their help in cancelling my friend's order after a heart attack.

I thought I should make you aware of the excellent way in which Sonnauto of Gloucester handled my friend's situation. He ordered a new car, then had a heart attack that left him fighting for his life on...

Looking for the right driving school car

I am 32 years of age and am about to start my career as a Driving Instructor. The company that I've decided to go with does not include a car with its franchise costs so it down to me to get one. I currently...

Are online car dealers trustworthy?

I have ordered a Skoda 1.6 Octavia Elegance via an online dealer. The local Skoda dealer really slags the online dealer off, saying that I will not get a correctly-built new model etc. The supplier has...

Our new Hyundai i20 has been delayed but I have to pay the finance - where do I stand?

In early July my wife decided to buy a new Hyundai i20, partly because of the financial package available. A deposit was placed on the car and delivery given as July 24th. The salesman rang twice a week...

Is it safe to buy from internet car dealers?

Internet dealers quote keen prices but most are "pre-reg" meaning no V5C for several months. With £20,000 or more sent in advance of seeing car and then no document, is this wise or safe?

Should I buy or lease a Ford Kuga?

I am considering buying a Ford Kuga Zetec for £18,300, or would it be more cost-effective to lease? I am retiring soon and anticipate that I will log up 12,000 to 15,000 miles per year. What are the drawbacks...

Which country in the world is the cheapest place to buy a car?

I live in Tokyo right now and I think I will be living in the UK for a period of time as well as living in Tokyo. Im still 15 and I probably won't have £10,000 pounds when I'm 17, but I was always curious...

Why is this online car broker increasing the price for a white Kia Picanto?

There is an online car broker which is advertising new 2010 1.0-litre Kia Picantos for £6593, representing a £632 discount off the RRP. They state that the colour white is the default colour. However,...