Over-inched

In Sept '07 I bought a new Range Rover TDV8 Sport. It went straight to Overfinch for cosmetics only, including 22" alloys. Main Dealers are now telling me that steering, suspension and drivetrain will...

My new Vauxhall Corsa's brakes are making a strange noise - will it be repaired under warranty?

I just bought a 59-plate Vauxhall Corsa with 2000 miles. It seems a nice car and is a 1.4 Design, but when driving in low gears there is a grinding squeal-like noise coming from the front brakes. Will...

I've had a terrible experience with Hyundai warranty repairs in France.

I bought an i30 in March. I have been in France for a few weeks. It now stutters and stammers. I tried the Hyundai dealer in Periquex, they don't deal in Hyundai warranty work. They told me to try Bergerac,...

Does my 2005 Volkswagen Polo really need a cam belt change at 40,000 miles?

We purchased our current Volkswagen Polo from a main dealer four years ago and at the same time bought an annual service cover for £14/month for three years. This expired and our first full service for...

Would a 2000 S500 Mercedes-Benz be a good purchase and where can I get a warranty?

I am retired on the Isle of Wight and cover a small mileage. Petrol consumption is not an issue and I am not short of a bob or two. I am thinking of purchasing a 2000 S500 Mercedes-Benz, one owner, 49,000...

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...

Should Toyota cover the cost of repairing my 8-year-old Avensis Verso?

I own a 2002 Avensis Verso. Recently my car appears to have developed the following problem: http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/toyota/avensis-verso-2001/?section=bad Should Toyota cover any of the...

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...

Should my stepdaughter's Mazda 5's brake pads have been replaced under warranty?

My stepdaughter's 2007 Mazda 5 has had a squealing noise which comes of its own accord, but when you touch the brake pedal the noise goes away. This was reported to the main dealer several times. Last...

Can we reject a faulty car within six months of purchase despite the 3-month warranty expiring?

We recently bought a car which has caused us nothing but grief and the dealer gave us a 3-month warranty. The car started playing up after the warranty ran out and the dealer has said there is nothing...