How can my local Ford dealer afford to sell pre-reg Fiestas at such a big discount?

My local Ford dealer has sent me a letter saying it has a limited number of pre-registered Ford Fiesta cars with delivery mileage. The dealer said they are a one-off batch and the prices are extraordinarily...

Why is Ford selling the old shape Focus alongside the new model?

You recently wrote that Ford still builds the old shape Focus even though it now produces a new model that, presumably, is better. Why would any manufacturer do that? I would have expected them just to...

Why do drivers assume that no-claims discount protection means their premium will not increase after a claim?

Normal NCD goes: 30 per cent discount for your first claim-free year. 40 per cent for second year, 50 per cent for third and 60 per cent for your fourth year. But some companies have different scales....

Where can I buy a Volkswagen Golf VI for a good price?

I have run my Volkswagen Golf Mark III 1.4 into the ground and am looking to replace it with a Golf mark VI. What model should I go for and where could I get a good deal on the internet for a new model?

Is the Perodua Myvi a good replacement for the Toyota Yaris Verso?

JS of Belgium wrote that her greatest car joy was when she owned a Toyota Yaris Verso and bemoaned the fact that they were no longer in production. She may do worse than add the Perodua Myvi to her list...

What is the catch with these discounted FIAT 500s?

I have been offered a base model FIAT 500 TwinAir Pop from FIAT Direct in Middlesex at £9,400. The car was registered on 30/01/11, with delivery mileage. I am told you cannot buy this car new with any...

Should I buy a new car or a good year-old model?

I'm retired, and my mileage annually is approx. 5,000. Do I purchase a new car (keen on a Focus or Astra) with usual discounts, or select a good year-old model? I have looked at Motorpoint as a dealer,...

Should I be wary about buying an ex-rental MkVI Volkswagen Golf?

I am looking to purchase a Mk VI Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDi S. A franchised Volkswagen dealer in Bridgwater has a couple of examples at £11,980, which are one year old with 15,000 on the clock. They are some...

Is the Volkswagen Eos worth almost £7,000 more than the Vauxhall Astra TwinTop?

We are both in our 60's and my wife wants to exchange our Skoda Fabia for a folding metal roof cabriolet. Reviews suggest that a Volkswagen Eos would be the best buy. However, the new model is not available...

Why can't I negotiate a discount on the list price of a new Audi A1?

I am thinking of ordering the new Audi A1 from my local Audi dealer. This would be a cash deal with no part exchange, but I am told there can be no negotiation on purchase price. Is this reasonable? There...