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Buying or repairing a car
Information about buying or repairing a car. Get help if you have problems with a used car or repairing a car, if the car you bought is hire purchase and more.
Consumer
Get advice on your consumer rights, including complaints and trading standards
Buying a used car
What checks to make when buying a used car, how to negotiate a deal, different payment options.
Problem with a used car
Find out your rights if you've bought a used car and something has gone wrong. You may have a legal right to a repair, the cost of a repair, or some or all of your money back.
Find an approved garage
Find UK Garages approved by the Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair.
Problem with a car repair
Your rights and options if you're not happy with a car repair, what to say to the garage, how to take further action.
If the car you bought is still on hire purchase
Your rights and options if you find out the car you bought is still subject to a hire purchase or conditional sale agreement.
Getting help from a motor trade association
How to find out if a dealer is a member of a trade association and whether they can help you sort out a problem with a dealer