Why are some traders reluctant to have mechanical checks performed on cars they are selling?

I'm looking to replace my E38 7-Series BMW with a 6-year-old 745. I've looked at a couple and phoned one trader to arrange to view the car, who asked what my plans were after viewing it. I said that I...

How can I confirm that the seller of a car is the owner?

I am interested in a vehicle that is being sold by a part-time trader. The vehicle seems to stack up with all the history, HPI check and condition, but for some reason I am slightly wary of the trader....

Should the dealer put road tax on a Honda CR-V when I buy it?

I'm looking at buying a secondhand Honda CR-V from a Honda dealer. Currently its has no road tax - do they have any obligation to supply the vehicle with valid road tax?

2007 Honda Accord or 2008 Mazda 6?

I have £7000 to spend on a used car and have a choice of two motors to buy. I have placed a check on both cars and both are ok. Obviously I have to check the validity of the documentation, VIN numbers...

Are dealers required by law to provide warranties on cars for sale?

Can you advise if a garage is required by law to provide a warranty on the sale of a car, and if not, under what circumstances can they refuse and whether this would affect my Statutory Rights? I am contemplating...

I'm buying a used Citroen Xsara Picasso with no service history - how much should I knock off to reflect this?

I'm considering buying a used Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 Desire, registered July 2003. The car has had two owners and has covered 66,000 miles with 12 months' MOT. It is in very good condition but has no...

Can you recommend a used car inspection service?

You used to recommend a used car inspection company (not the RAC or AA). I can't find anything on your current site about car inspections, have you gone off them?

Do you know of a good used car showroom near Long Ditton?

My daughter lives in Long Ditton and is learning to drive. She will purchase a small used car up to around £5000, and to give her some idea of what is available I will take her round the Available Car...

I bought a Volvo XC70 with the manufacturer's warranty, but the car was serviced late - is the warranty void?

I have just bought a one-year-old Volvo XC70 from a main dealer, as part of the Volvo approved used car scheme. The car has 20,000 miles on the clock, but came with the balance of the manufacturer's guarantee...

I'm about to buy my daughter her first car - what are traders' obligations in terms of warranties?

I am about to buy my daughter her first car. I'm not spending too much (about £1200-£1500) first time around, and the car may be up to 10 years old, but I will be buying from a trader. I have read that...