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Steam rises from an overheated engine bay on a residential UK street.Common Faults

Car Overheating After Purchase: Your Consumer Rights

Engine overheating can cause catastrophic damage. If your car overheats after buying it, learn your rights to reject or get repairs at the dealer's expense.

20 Jan3 min
Car hitting a pothole on a British road with the front wheel dipping dramaticallyCommon Faults

Car Bouncing or Knocking? Suspension Faults Dealers Love to Hide

Dodgy dealers mask worn shocks and broken springs to complete a sale. If your suspension failed within weeks of purchase, here's how to get your money back.

16 Jan3 min
Mechanic tests steering wheel play during vehicle safety inspectionCommon Faults

Steering Fault? Why This Is Always Grounds for Rejection

Power steering failure, pulling, or wandering makes a car dangerous to drive. Here's why steering faults always justify rejection – and how to claim.

13 Jan3 min
Car stalled at a UK traffic light with hazard lights on and frustrated driverCommon Faults

Clutch Failed? Don't Let the Dealer Blame 'Wear and Tear'

Dealers love calling clutch failure 'wear and tear' to avoid refunds. Here's when clutch problems ARE a fault – and how to reject for a full refund.

9 Jan3 min
Mechanic examines engine bay showing warning lights and diagnostic issuesCommon Faults

Engine Fault After Purchase? How to Prove It and Get a Refund

Engine repairs cost thousands. If your engine is knocking, smoking, or showing warning lights after buying, here's how to prove the fault and reject the car.

6 Jan3 min
Driver gripping the steering wheel as brake warning light glows red on a UK dual carriagewayCommon Faults

Faulty Brakes on a Used Car? A Safety Defect You Can Reject For

Brake faults are safety defects – dealers can't argue otherwise. If your brakes are grinding, pulling, or failing, here's how to get a full refund.

2 Jan3 min
Person crouching to inspect the underside of a used car on a UK dealer forecourtConsumer Rights

What Actually Counts as a "Fault" When Rejecting a Car?

Not sure if your car's problem qualifies as a fault? Learn what the law considers a defect and when you have grounds to reject.

1 Oct3 min
Multiple electrical warning lights illuminate a car's dashboard during morning drive.Common Faults

Electrical Faults in Used Cars: Your Consumer Rights

Electrical gremlins driving you mad? Learn your rights when a used car has electrical problems, from warning lights to complete system failures.

2 May3 min
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