Skoda Roomster with 160k on the clock - keep or sell?

I have owned my Skoda Roomster since 2010. It is powered by the 105PS 1.9-litre diesel engine. It is coming up to 160,000 miles on the clock. Do I just run it now until it gives up the ghost or sell now...

Are used car prices likely to drop significantly after Xmas?

I am looking to buy a 2010 plate Hyundai Santa Fe and wondered if I should wait until after Xmas? Will prices drop as dealers look to keep their cash flow going in the quiet post-Xmas period?

Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI - keep or sell?

In the Saturday Telegraph you responded to a letter on a 2010 Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI, with 75,000 miles on the clock. You suggested high costs were approaching on the Cat (and many other parts) and now may...

What is a reasonable discount to expect on an ex-demo vehicle?

I'm looking to buy an ex-demo car. I've seen a Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 CRDI Blue Drive Premium SE auto with seven-seats. The dealer is offering it at £32,500, an 18.7 per cent discount off the list price....

How do I become a part-time motor trader?

Just a few questions as l am quite keen on becoming a part time motor trader, hopefully you can help. Q1 : Is it necessary to purchase Trade plates even though l will be purchasing minimal vehicles at...

Is my 2011 SEAT Ibiza Cupra worth more because it has a new engine?

My 2011 SEAT Ibiza Cupra's engine has failed just before I was due to start looking for a new car. The CAVE engine failure I understand to be very common across the SEAT, Skoda, Volkswagen line of 1.4TSI...

How much are my BMW winter wheels and tyres worth?

I am downsizing from my BMW X3 F25 to a BMW X1 and have the following items to sell: A set of four genuine BMW X3 F25 17-inch 7.5J alloy wheels fitted with Dunlop Winter Sport 225/60 R17 tyres with 6mm...

HPI history checks - is there a record of all checks on a car?

I'm selling my car and have had a number of different dealers give me a value for my car. One dealer said he had seen that others had carried out HPI check on my car and asked what their offers were. I...

Should all car dealerships be registered as a limited company?

I've found a car that's advertised for sale by a local dealer. However, when I went to view it, the dealer had no business signs up to show the company name. There also weren't any prices on the cars....

Is it legal to sell an unroadworthy car?

I want to sell a car which I believe falls into the "unroadworthy" category. Am I correct in thinking that I can sell it to a private individual, as long as I clearly state that the car is unroadworthy...