Is it worth having a used car history check done?
Buying a car can be a traumatic experience at the best of times. But one area of pain you can outsource is finding out about the car’s history. Read on…
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Buying a car can be a traumatic experience at the best of times. But one area of pain you can outsource is finding out about the car’s history. Read on…
Back in the day, when radio/cassettes (remember them?) were so easy to steal car crime was rampant, it was easy to upgrade your sound system. Now with built-in systems, it’s…
The SEAT Tarraco is the Spanish firm’s largest model and a rival (and close relation) to the Skoda Kodiaq. It is big brother to the Ateca and what’s known as…
Having a puncture is always inconvenient. It’s not just the disruption it causes but if the tyre can’t be repaired, you need to source a replacement. What kind of tyre…
Our reader is considering buying a 1990 Toyota Supra. They want to know if by buying a car with an old engine they’re letting themselves in for trouble. Buying old…
Having an independent report done is vital if you’re having a dispute with a dealer or manufacturer over a car’s condition. If you need to move things to an arbitration…
Changing the oil is a vital part of any engine’s service. The more oil is used, the more it degrades and the less effective it becomes at lubricating the various…
This is a tricky one. Our reader bought a VW Passat. He was concerned the service book hadn’t been stamped but the salesman told him VW service records are online…
Low traffic neighbourhoods are increasingly becoming a fact of life for city dwellers. Unfortunately, if you’ve been caught and fined for driving in one when you shouldn’t, that’s perfectly legal.…
Our reader bought a used Mercedes from a dealership. They put down a £3000 deposit with finance for the remaining £18,000. But after spending a weekend with the car, they…