I want a Honda Civic Type R GT - should I buy secondhand from Honda or delivery miles only elsewhere?

I'm looking to buy a Honda Civic Type R GT as the best balance (as far as I can see) between performance, looks and practicality out there at the moment. Essentially I am looking for any buying advice...

Do you think I can get £1000 off the list price of a Hyundai ix35?

I am considering purchasing a new Hyundai ix35 Premium 2.0 CRDi. I have contacted three Hyundai dealers and the best discount I have been offered is £700 off the list price of £19,745 for the 2wd and £20,745...

is it worth replacing my problematic old Volkswagen Passat?

How do I calculate whether it's worth keeping my existing car or replacing it? I have an eight-year-old Volkswagen Passat Estate 1.9TDI 140PS (52 plate, 97,000 miles), in average condition, which I keep...

Is the Fiat 500 really worth £2000 more than the Ford Ka?

I am looking to replace my Vauxhall Astra with either a Fiat 500 1.2 Lounge or a Ford Ka 1.2 Zetec. The Ka is on offer in August for £8924 otr as opposed to £10,865 for the Fiat. Is almost £2000 too much...

Have I been sold an unregistered Ford Mondeo for a pre-registered price?

Last week I signed up for a 10-plate Ford Mondeo Titanium X hatchback at £17,995 - bargain! I also part-exchanged the wife's Volkswagen Golf 1.6 for £6000. I rang the salesman to arrange a swap the day...

Could I pre-order a car and delay registration until after the VAT rate change?

I am sure that I have read somewhere recently that it would be possible to pre-order and pay for a new car before the VAT change takes effect (at the current rate) and to delay registration until after...

Should we buy GAP insurance with our new Skoda Fabia Estate?

My wife and I are buying a new Skoda Fabia Estate and have been offered GAP insurance for £250. What do you think about such insurance? Is it worthwhile? We're not reckless drivers, but a previous car...

Why are some franchised dealerships so uninterested in selling cars?

We have been trying over the past couple of weeks to buy a car with around £12,000 in cash, but Nissan dealers and Vauxhall dealers seem singularly uninterested here in Chester. Trying to get any of them...

Should I part-exchange my MINI Clubman for an ex-demo Audi Q5 now, or wait for a brand new one?

I’ve recently ordered a new Audi Q5 TDI 170 S Line and was advised that delivery would be in March 2011, and the dealer has agreed to absorb any VAT increase. A few days later the salesman called to tell...

How might I get further discount on a new BMW 5 Series?

I have just made a deal with BMW dealer for a 520d automatic due out in July, but I will be having it in September with a new registration. As these are sought-after, no dealer would discount it but I...