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Vauxhall Meriva sold with mismatched front bumper

* Vauxhall Meriva sold with a different colour front bumper * Re-spray wasn't up to scratch *..

Emma Butcher, Wed Oct 23 2013

Honda CR-V seats don't match what is shown in the brochure

* Honda CR-V ivory coloured leather seats don't match what's in brochure * Brochure shows seats..

Emma Butcher, Tue Oct 22 2013

Volkswagen Polo balance shaft chain problem

* Balance shaft chain snaps on Volkswagen Polo * DEKRA findings are disputed by Volkswagen deal..

Emma Butcher, Tue Oct 22 2013

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate engine failure

* Mercedes-Benz C250 CDI Estate suffers engine failure * Engine cuts out with no warning on busy..

Emma Butcher, Tue Oct 22 2013

Volkswagen Scirocco parts problems

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Emma Butcher, Tue Oct 22 2013

BMW 3 Series sold with cracked and badly welded alloy wheels

* BMW 3 Series sold with cracked alloy wheels * Independent used car dealer refuses to acknowle..

Emma Butcher, Tue Oct 22 2013

Volkswagen Passat tailgate rust problem

* Rust developed on the Passat tailgate; covered under warranty * The car was damaged further wh..

Emma Butcher, Tue Oct 22 2013

October - Farewell

* Our 2012 Car of the Year departs after a year on our fleet * Covered more than 10,000 miles *..

Rory White, Thu Oct 17 2013

New car deals - 550 and above

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Ford Mondeo mechanical problem

* Dealer and buyer can't agree on faults * Buyer tries to reject the car * Dealer offers to pa..

Emma Butcher, Wed Oct 02 2013

Mazda MX-5 rust problem

* Rust appears at indicators at just 11,900 miles * Mazda initially refuses claim under 12-year..

Emma Butcher, Wed Oct 02 2013

BMW 3 Series paint repair problem

* Dodgy paint repair spotted on driver's door * Third-party inspection finds signs of vandalism..

Emma Butcher, Wed Oct 02 2013

Dodge Journey ignition problem

* People-carrier fails to start on mulitple occasions * Dealerships struggle to trace the fault..

Emma Butcher, Wed Oct 02 2013

Nissan Navara engine problem

* Engine failure caused by gearbox fault * Owner faces £8000 repair bill * Nissan agrees to fi..

Matthew Burrow, Thu Sep 12 2013

What Car? JD Power Dealer Survey

* How happy are you with your dealer? * Value for money and service rated * See how your brand..

What Car? team, Fri Aug 23 2013

Chrysler 300C with 10k off

* Target price deals spotted * Huge discounts on many cars * Never pay more than our Target Pr..

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Introduction

* The kit you'lll need to carry abroad... * ...plus safety and driving laws * 16 most-popular..

Pete Barden, Wed Jul 11 2012

Three-Year Cost

* Buying a cheaper car could cost you * Depreciation costs exposed * Are you a winner or loser..

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