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Below are our articles on the subject of Transport. If you can't see what you are looking for our other categories are displayed on the left under 'Our Quick Links'...
Air Travel: Your Rights
Air travel has become one of the main forms of transport, whether it's short haul within Britain, or longer haul to Europe or other continents. In 2005 alone, 225...
Buying a New Car: Your Rights
Besides a house, a new car is one of the most expensive purchases you'll ever make. It's a massive investment, and you want it to be perfect, given the amount it...
Buying a Used Car: Your Rights
Buying a used car is always a tricky proposition. It doesn't matter if it's last year's model or an old banger with plenty of miles on the clock; it's always a bit of a...
Buying an Extended Warranty on a Used Car
When buying a used car warranty, the most important rule is to know exactly what is covered by the warranty. Be sure to read the small print,...
Leasing A Car Explained
Many people buy their cars, either hire purchase or with cash. But there's also the option to lease a vehicle. This happens more with businesses that offer company cars...
Maintenance and Repairs: What to Expect
Of course you need to have your car maintained and serviced to keep it running properly. Inevitably, too, there'll be times when the car breaks down...
Rail Travel: Your Rights
Rail travel in the U.K. has both a good and a bad reputation. It can be speedy and convenient, and better for the environment than going in a car. But the booking system...
Selling Your Car? Look Out for Scams
Are you tempted by the adverts on television that promise to buy your car from you? Any car in fact? For £50 to £50,000? They sound too good to be true if you want to...
The Government's New Car Scrappage Scheme
In the last Budget, the Chancellor Alistair Darling announced the government’s new £300 million 'car scrappage scheme' – a financial incentive...
What Car Warranties Mean
We love our new cars, and we should, since we spend so much money on them. It doesn't matter if it's something cheap or an expensive BMW, we treasure it. We wash and...
What to Look Out for When Hiring a Car
Whenever you need to hire a car, there are pitfalls that can get you into trouble if you don’t read the small print. Although most car hire...
What's the Law on Parking, Clamping and Fines?
Clamping vehicles on private land is to be outlawed, as well as towing and any other type of vehicle immobilisation, in England and Wales. The...
When a Price is Reduced After Your Deposit is Paid
Retailers are desperate to get our custom at the moment and most of the time this works in the consumer's favour, as sales are springing up all...
Your Car Could Be Crushed If It's Uninsured
If you’ve forgotten to renew your car insurance, or worse, not bothered to get your car insured at all, beware. New rules coming into force soon...
