Common Faults
Common Used Car Faults and Your Consumer Rights (2026 Guide)
15 Aug 2026
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Common Faults
Common mechanical and electrical faults in used cars, from engine and gearbox problems to electrical issues and DPF failures. Learn when a fault gives you grounds to reject and how to build your case.
10 articles in this category
Common Faults
Faulty Brakes on a Used Car? A Safety Defect You Can Reject For
2 Jan 2026
Common Faults
DPF Problems: Your Rights When the Diesel Particulate Filter Fails
22 Jul 2025
Common Faults
Software & Over-the-Air Update Problems in Modern Cars
17 Jun 2025
Common Faults
Water Ingress & Damp Problems in Used Cars
6 May 2025
Common Faults
Turbo Failure After Purchase: What Are Your Options?
25 Apr 2025
Common Faults
Timing Chain Failure: Warranty, Your Rights & Who Pays
22 Apr 2025
Common Faults
VW DSG Gearbox Faults: Your Consumer Rights
5 Feb 2025
Common Faults
BMW N47 Timing Chain Failure: Symptoms & How to Get a Refund
5 Feb 2025
Common Faults
Ford EcoBoost Wet Belt Failure: Your Consumer Rights
5 Feb 2025
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