Cars & Vehicles
Buying, selling, parts, repairs and car services.
Questions and discussions
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Selling my car online: how do I avoid payment scams?
Putting my car up for sale online for the first time. Already had a couple of odd messages, like someone offering to pay more than the asking price an...
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Garage found 'extra problems' during a routine service. How do I know they're real?
Took my car in for a normal service and got a call saying they found worn brake pads, a leaking hose and a "noise from the suspension". The total woul...
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Seller wants a deposit before I've seen the car
Found a car that's priced below everything else like it. The seller says he's working abroad and the car is in storage. He wants a refundable deposit...
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Extended warranty on a used car: ever worth it?
Dealer is pushing an extended warranty on a used car I'm about to buy. They say it covers "all major components". Has anyone found these worth it? Or...
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Buying a used car from a private seller: what checks do you do?
Looking at a used hatchback from a private seller listed online. It's my first time buying from a private person rather than a dealer. What should I c...
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