The supplying dealer used non-approved parts on my car - how do I ensure this doesn't invalidate my warranty?

I've recently purchased a new car from a main dealer and paid for dealer-fit front and rear parking sensors. A week after purchase, it comes to light that non-manufacturer approved sensors have been fitted...

My new car has a leaky roof - does the dealer have to refund the purchase price?

I bought a brand new car in March this year. When it rained, the water leaked into the car. I sent it to the dealer to fix it, but it's not been successful and it still lets water in. What can I do? Should...

A Ford Fiesta we bought three months ago now needs a new engine - are we due a refund?

My daughter bought a Ford Fiesta three months ago from Peter Vardy. The warranty for the car is with Ford. A month ago, it broke down and my daughter had it taken to a Ford garage. They say it needs a...

Volkswagen's warranty won't cover the paint defect on my Golf - how do I pursue this matter?

I purchased a Volkswagen Golf GTI about two years and nine months ago. I've now noticed paint peeling off both rear wheel arches. Volkswagen's warranty team has declined my warranty claim on the basis...

I was involved in a no fault, multi-car crash - why has my insurance premium increased?

I was stationary in traffic a few months ago when I was hit from behind and shunted into the car in front. The person in front said there was only one bump and the person in the car behind me admitted...

My friend's premium increased after he reported a fraudulent claim - how do we proceed?

My friend returned to his car to find a note saying he had damaged another car in supermarket car park. This was not true, there was no incident. He now finds his premium has gone up as he reported an...

Can I reject a car based on misleading claims about the number of previous owners?

I bought a car from a dealer that didn't have the V5. I used a V62 to register and tax the car. The advert showed two previous owners, but I've now found out that it's had three previous keepers (all individuals,...

I bought a secondhand car two months ago - is the seller responsible for fixing its faults?

My dad purchased me a 2009 MINI about two months ago, in which time I've done 2000 miles. When the car went for it's MoT, it passed with a minor refusal for headlight bulb but was advised an engine management...

The dealer is refusing to accept my rejection of a faulty car - what do I do?

I brought a Skoda Yeti from a Skoda main dealer four months ago for £7000. I've been on maternity leave and only drove the car small journeys (only done 1500 miles). I recently went back to work via the...

Our fusebox caught on fire - do we have any recourse as we've only owned it five months?

We've owned a 2013 Volkswagen Passat for the past five months. This morning, while my wife was driving to work, she heard a crackle and thought it was the radio. Then smoke started to pour into the cabin...