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Car-sales

Posts tagged with "car-sales"

29 June 2020 in Money

Legal advice: seller to blame for inaccurate advert

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Ever received goods that haven’t matched their description? Here’s how we helped a member get a refund on a purchase made following an inaccurate advert.

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19 June 2020 in Motoring

Were you overcharged for delivery of a new car?

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Mark McLaren is taking five major shipping companies to court over car delivery charges. Here, he explains why he’s leading the collective action and how to get involved.

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15 May 2019 in Motoring

Brief cases: used car warranty woes

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When a member’s car became faulty after only a month since buying it used from a dealer, they turned to Which? Legal for help. Have you ever had issues with a used car’s warranty?

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4 March 2019 in Motoring

Brief Cases: faulty second hand car fiasco

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Here’s how we helped a member get a refund after the second-hand car they bought broke down on the drive home.

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7 February 2019 in Motoring

Could you get by without a car?

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When the lease on my car came up I decided to give the car-free life a try. Do you need one as much as you think you do? (more…)

21 July 2018 in Motoring

Have you had problems with a second-hand car?

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One in three people who’ve owned a second-hand car have had problems with their vehicles – but you do have rights. Have you ever been caught out?

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30 July 2017 in Motoring, Technology

What should driving look like in 2040?

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Future cars

Petrol and diesel cars are on their way out – but what else can we bring in?

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4 April 2017 in Money, Motoring

Brief cases: complaining about major parts failing on new car

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fixing car brakes

If you pay £21,000 for a brand new car, would you expect major parts to fail after three-and-a-half years and with only 13,000 miles on the clock?

(more about complaining about faulty cars…)

24 August 2016 in Money

Scam watch: scammer persuaded me to pay £2,600 upfront for a caravan

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A Which? member came to us for advice after a scammer convinced him to pay £2,600 up-front for a caravan that never materialised…
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29 July 2016 in Motoring, Technology

Brand new car, but an out of date sat-nav?

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Built-in sat nav

When buying a new car with a built-in sat nav, you’d probably expect the navigation maps to be up-to-date. But we’ve found that you might have to shell out for updates, straight away…
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30 May 2016 in Money, Motoring

Brief cases: don’t take no for an answer

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Second hand car

Knowing your consumer rights can help you get a deposit refunded if things go wrong – and that also applies to getting your money back from a car dealer…
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29 February 2016 in Money, Motoring, Shopping, Technology, Travel & Leisure

Tales of everyday consumerism – good, bad and ugly

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Diary

I don’t keep a diary, but if I did then the pages of the past month would have been littered with tales of everyday consumerism – good, bad and ugly. I’m sure you’ll recognise some familiar themes…

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19 February 2016 in Money, Motoring, Shopping

Are the added extras at the car dealership worth it?

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car finance

Whether you’re buying your car brand spanking new or second hand, you’ll likely suffer the hard sell on a plethora or extras. But could you be paying extra on those extras?

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15 September 2015 in Money, Motoring, Shopping

Scam watch: I almost lost £2,500 when buying a car via an escrow service

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Hyundai

Sian discovered that her car sale was part of an elaborate scam just in time. But her story acts as a warning to us all when using a third-party money transfer service.

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