Apart from rust - is there anything to look out for on the older Mazda MX5 models?

I'm looking to buy a Mazda MX5 and don't want to spend more than £4000. I'm aware some early models are prone to rusty sills, are there any other things to look out for? I'm also torn between a Mk1 with...

A dealer bought an old vehicle from me - do I have to refund him after he found rust?

I had an 18 year old campervan up for sale. A dealer inspected it and reduced his offer by £500 because of some bodywork rust, this was agreed. He bought it, then contacted me to say there was more rust...

Should I treat the rust on my 2002 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter camper van?

I've bought a 2002 4WD Mercedes-Benz Sprinter high roof van that's partially converted as a camper. It's been well maintained but has some rust along the bottom panels and underneath, though not bad for...

Should my MoT have notified me that the underside of my car was rusty?

Last year I had the MoT done on my car at the same garage that I purchased it from. On the MoT certificate it stated that there was a small patch of rust underneath the car that needed welding as an advisory....

What's the most reliable sports car for £6000?

I want to buy a sports car for summer for about £6000. I'm thinking of a 2005 BMW Z4, a Mercedes-Benz SLK or a Mazda MX5 ( but I've had one before so fancy something different). Which one would be the...

I've been offered a rarely used 1993 Rover 416 GSi - will it need a lot of maintenance?

I've recently become in need of an automatic car due to a health problem. I was going to purchase a used Nissan Micra, however, I have also been offered a family member's 1993 Rover 416 GSi automatic for...

Is there a known problem with the Peugeot 5008 electronic handbrake?

I have a 2016 Peugeot 5008 automatic that was stored for three months over the winter. I took it for its first drive of the year yesterday, but as I was pulling away the parking brake fault light appeared...

Should I swap my high spec 2007 Nissan Navara for a 2009 Audi A4 or a 2008 BMW 5 Series?

I own a 2007 Nissan Navara D40 LE top spec model with 70,000 miles. Every extra and gadget is installed and it's in showroom condition as I've only used it as a Chelsea tractor. It's on sale for €8000,...

Am I right to be concerned about rust on the chassis of my 2011 Nissan Pathfinder after news of the Nissan Navara chassis issues?

I've been happy with my 2011 Nissan Pathfinder Tekna 2.5 manual, which has been owned from nearly new and has always been serviced by Nissan. I've become concerned by recent reports of failure of the rear...

What are my legal options against a dealer who didn't tell me my Volkswagen Caddy had accident damage?

In January 2015 I purchased a used 2013 Volkswagen Caddy van (15,000 miles) from a Volkswagen branch. So far I've needed a new rear axle replaced under warranty after it was found to be bent (Feb 2016)...