We list the essential motoring contacts for buying, selling and ownership issues.

Before phoning it's a good idea to get all the details of your enquiry ready, and have a pen and paper handy so you can take notes.  

Legal advice
Consumer direct   08454 04 05 06
AA   08000 855 844
RAC   0870 5533 533 
Local Citizens Advice Bureau

Problems with dealers
RMIF   0845 8399 205
Scottish Motor Trade Association   0131 331 5510

New car issues
SMMT consumer advice line   0800 692 0825

Insurance problems
Insurance Ombudsman   0845 0801 800 or 0300 123 9 123
Motor Insurers' Bureau  
RAC   0870 5533 533

Learner driver enquiries
DSA - book a driving test online
DVLA   0300 790 6801

Car scams
Auto Trader    0845 345 3450
Report a scam   enquiries@autotrader.co.uk

Finance advice
Auto Trader Car Loans and Finance Centre
If you've been refused credit, call 0845 293 0508.

How to get finance for your new car

Vehicle inspections
Auto Trader: get a quote or make a booking   0800 334 5679
Auto Trader Inspection Centre

Technical advice
Used Car Expert

Car history check
Vehicle Check

Car buyer's legal rights

Related articles

• How to buy safely
• How to sell safely
• Vehicle crime advice
• Why you need a car data check
• Car buyer’s legal rights