Car buying: choosing a trendy paint colour can have hidden costs

Choice of finish can cause headaches down the road, with a huge difference in repair costs and resale value

My car was towed away by the AA … then it went on a 15,000-mile journey

After six months I only got it back after I’d reported it stolen

Now fraudsters are trying to mis-sell you a car loan payout

Motorists, who could be owed up to £950 if they were mis-sold finance, are being asked by ‘the lender’ for their details. Don’t fall for it

Britain’s biggest bailiff firm forced into refunds programme after overcharging

Exclusive: Marston Holdings apologises to consumers for ‘enforcement fees’ error

A policy that benefited the richest and cost the UK £100bn: it’s long past time to end the fuel duty freeze

Successive chancellors have steered clear of increasing taxes for motorists for 15 years, but this should be a no-brainer for cash-strapped Rachel Reeves, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

UK ministers urged to do more to protect new drivers in road safety overhaul

Motoring groups welcome plan to ban over-70s who fail eye tests but call for young drivers to face passenger restrictions

Charging ahead: will the UK’s new electric vehicle grant work for you?

Industry experts hope the new subsidy will boost Britain’s EV market – but not all models will be eligible

DVLA insists my van was scrapped … that’s news to me as it’s passed its MOT

When I tried to renew tax I was told I had to send evidence vehicle was still running, and investigation would take weeks

Car finance scandal: shares in UK lenders jump after supreme court ruling

Lloyds and Close Brothers surge after Friday’s court decision slashed the expected bill for compensation on mis-sold loans

Will I receive a car loan scheme payout and how much might I get?

Regulator expects to make payments of up to £950 to victims of discretionary commission scandal

Millions in line for payouts from £18bn car loan compensation scheme

City regulator says motorists should start to get payments in 2026 with ‘most payouts likely to be under £950’

The Guardian view on car finance scandal redress: mis-sold loans demand action, not excuses or spin

Editorial: Millions were overcharged on car loans they didn’t fully understand. The courts said this was unfair. It’s time for regulators and ministers to deliver redress

Chancellor’s attempt to intervene in car finance scandal branded ‘disgraceful’

Defending industry over consumers sends ‘really bad message’, says Treasury committee member Bobby Dean

Car loan scandal: what the supreme court ruling means for UK motorists

Supreme court ruling ends 18-month saga over whether or not lenders hid finance commission rates

Blow to consumers as supreme court hands partial win to car finance firms over loans

Millions of drivers to miss out on compensation after UK’s highest court sides with finance companies