When is new new?

I ordered an Iveco van which was to be factory built, hence a 2 month waiting list. When the van was being delivered to the dealership, the engine blew. A new engine has now been replaced, but I take...

Court summons

During last year summer (June 2010) I had an accident which resulted in my car going into the garage. The car was kept in the garage for four months due to lack of parts (which had to ordered in) and incompetent...

Conceding, the truth

I saw your exchange with JH of Pickering, and agree with your comments about cooperating with other motorists, and your quote from the 1930 Highway Code. I wonder, however, if some of your readers might...

Category B write-offs

I've been looking at buying a Land Rover Discovery 2 off someone I know who has had it for the last four years, but it is category B - long story but basically Land Rover owned it from new and after couple...

Dealer Warranty

I have purchased a used Audi from a local dealer. They offered a three-month full warranty with the vehicle. Unfortunately the car has been back to the garage on several occasions and has cost the...

Still paying for my warranty

For the 3rd consequtive year I renewed the warranty with Car Plan in Dec 10 @ £115 per month. I sold the car yesterday and cancelled the Direct debit and informed warranty firm but they still want the...

Lifetime Warranty

I bought a BMW 320 last year from Alexanders Prestige and was offered a warranty on the vehicle that was renewable for as long as I owned the vehicle. The warranty was with Motorcare but was sold to...

Multi-car legal cover

Would you have any help to direct me to a company that would do blanket motoring legal cover for myself and my wife to drive the four cars we have?

Catalytic Conspiracies

Is it correct that, although lean burn technology offers better fuel economy and lower emissions, the EU compels manufacturers to fit catalytic converters instead, using up such rare and valuable metals...

Category C write-off : legal matters and insurance

Please put my mind at rest, or help me out with what to do! My husband's car, a W reg Renault Megane was recently dented by another driver reversing out of a parking space into the side of his car as he...