I see lots of Vauxhall Mokkas around. Are they any good as used cars?
When the Vauxhall Mokka was launched in 2012, the aim was for the British brand to drive its way upmarket. The Mokka is what’s called a compact crossover, a car…
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In just over a month my used car has had to have its clutch and sound system replaced. What are my consumer rights?
Our reader doesn’t say whether the garage they bought the car from has done the work on the new clutch and sound system for free but we presume it has.…
My lease car goes back in June and the new car shortage means I can’t find a replacement until October. Will dealers release new car stock in March?
The difficulty in sourcing new cars has been well documented. The semiconductor shortage following the pandemic has hit the car industry hard. It’s not unusual for lead times for new…
I’m after a used budget SUV. Is the Hyundai Tucson any good?
Hyundai has been making its Tucson since 2004. A small family SUV – little brother to the Santa Fe ‑ the Tucson is designed to provide comfortable family transport. Hyundai…
My company is offering a salary sacrifice scheme for a car. Is this a good way to run a new car?
Salary sacrifice schemes have been around for a few years now. In the most basic terms, the employee gives up a portion of their salary. In return the company puts…
I complained about a clutch bite point which became clutch failure. Should the dealer pay for repairs?
Our reader mentioned the high clutch bite point to the dealer shortly after buying the car. The dealer said it was standard. After finding the car difficult to drive, the…
Is the Toyota Yaris any good as a used car?
The Toyota Yaris has been a mainstay of the small car market for more than 20 years now. It’s always been on the quirky side and thousands of buyers have…
The dealer I bought my 2016 Jaguar from suggested it would reimburse me for another garage doing a repair. Now it won’t pay.
Our reader had his used Jaguar for nine days before it developed a fault. As he wasn’t near to the dealer, it suggested he take it to another mechanic and…
When will used car prices start to fall? I need a new car but don’t want to buy at the top of the market
Used car prices seem to be only going in one direction: up. It’s a frustrating situation for used car buyers because the price of second-hand cars, particularly nearly new ones,…
What’s a fair settlement for the new Nissan Qashqai I recently rejected?
Our reader began leasing a brand-new Nissan Qashqai in February. The car suffered the same fault seven times between April and October. As they are entitled to do, the reader…