Common Faults
Car Overheating After Purchase: Your Consumer Rights
20 Jan 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.
18 articles in this category
Common Faults
Car Bouncing or Knocking? Suspension Faults Dealers Love to Hide
16 Jan 2026
Common Faults
Steering Fault? Why This Is Always Grounds for Rejection
13 Jan 2026
Common Faults
Clutch Failed? Don't Let the Dealer Blame 'Wear and Tear'
9 Jan 2026
Common Faults
Engine Fault After Purchase? How to Prove It and Get a Refund
6 Jan 2026
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
Air Conditioning Not Working: Your Consumer Rights
13 May 2025
Common Faults
Engine Warning Light After Purchase: What To Do
9 May 2025
Common Faults
Water Ingress & Damp Problems in Used Cars
6 May 2025
Common Faults
Electrical Faults in Used Cars: Your Consumer Rights
2 May 2025
Common Faults
Gearbox Problems: Your Rights for Transmission Faults
29 Apr 2025
Common Faults
Turbo Failure After Purchase: What Are Your Options?
25 Apr 2025
Common Faults
Timing Chain Failure: Is It a Manufacturing Defect?
22 Apr 2025
Common Faults
VW DSG Gearbox Faults: Your Consumer Rights
5 Feb 2025
Common Faults
BMW N47 Timing Chain Failure: Your Consumer Rights
5 Feb 2025
Common Faults
Ford EcoBoost Wet Belt Failure: Your Consumer Rights
5 Feb 2025
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