A car I ordered a year ago has now increased in price due to the tax increase - should the dealer cover this cost?

I ordered my Ford Mustang GT last year and was told that it would take 12 months to be delivered. As you know, the tax band rates have gone up and I believe that the dealer is passing the additional cost...

Ford's finance plan looks too good to be true - what's the catch?

I'm looking to buy a new Ford, and I'm normally a cash buyer, but their Options Cashplan seems like a win-win. I pay no more overall, I pay the balance three years later - when I get the option to keep...

Given the decline in diesel car prices - how will this affect leasing prices next year?

Given what is reported to be happening to used diesel car prices, what effect is this likely to have on leasing prices for early next year?

Why can't I get the full customer savings on a Clio through Renault's scrappage scheme?

Your scrappage scheme guide quotes a total discount of £4250 off a new Renault Clio, irrespective of whether cash, HP or PCP is used. However, I can get nothing better than an offer of £3500 - which includes...

Dealer has been trying unsuccessfully to fix my van for weeks - can I sue for loss of income?

My Vauxhall Vivaro went in for a repair under warranty on 31 July 2017, they continue to be unable to fix the fault and are unable to locate the part. As a sole trader, I've lost six weeks of income and...

Should my daughter get a new Mazda CX-5 through PCP or Hire Purchase?

My daughter is looking to buy a new car, but is confused (as am I) about the best method of purchase e.g. PCP or Hire Purchase. She will do around 17,000 miles per year. Currently, Mazda are offering 0...

I bought a car that was possibly written off - where do I stand legally?

I've just bought a car on finance. When the company went to change the logbook online, the system wouldn't work. We filled out a form for a new logbook and I was told by the finance company that the car...

Is it smart to exit a PCP a year early to start another PCP?

Is it a good strategy to exit a 42-month PCP early (say a year early) so there is still good equity in the car, to then start another PCP, as opposed to keeping the car for the full term and then taking...

Why are there so many leased cars on the roads lately?

I have noticed there seems to be an unprecedented number of newly registered, German brand, premium cars on the roads around my neighbourhood. They're presumably driven by people who would otherwise not...

Are cars on finance going to be fitted with "killer switches" in case customers can't make the payments?

In case you missed it in the newspapers recently, there was a feature on car finance firms that are worried about customers who may not be able pay for their cars. They are installing "killer switches"...