How do I get car finance with bad credit history?
You’re not alone in having a bad credit history. But don’t give up hope: you can get car finance with bad credit history. If one finance company has turned you…
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I bought a new car which has paintwork damage. There appear to be white spots under the lacquer on the black paint. What are my rights?
We get a lot of questions from readers about their rights after buying a faulty motor. But surprisingly few are about car paintwork damage. Our reader bought the car and…
Are there any new car bargains to be had at the moment or are discounted new cars a thing of the past?
There was a time when some clever tactics could secure you some significant new car bargains. Sadly, those days are gone. But if you’re clever you can still get hold…
I recently bought a new petrol car and a friend then drove it very aggressively. Will hard driving damage an engine?
Our reader adds that ‘his friend’ drove the car at up to 70mph and floored the accelerator to ‘test its top speed’. When he stopped, there was a smell of…
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…
Can I reject a car after owning it for 10 months?
Our reader has lost patience with a car that has broken down seven times in the past 10 months. They want to know whether they can reject it, claiming it’s…
Do I need to run a new car in?
Back in the day, running a car in was one of the most important things you could do when you took delivery of a new car. The technology in cars,…
Is laminated glass worth having on a car?
Your car will already have laminated glass in the windscreen. But now it’s being used increasingly in the side windows. Is this a feature that’s worth looking out for? We…
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