Hi Guys,

Sorry - I have not posted on here for far too long, but was wondering what people's views may be on the dilemma I have below:

I have a Citroen C5 2.2 HDI Exclusive - It's been a lovely car, I've done 110k miles in 3.5 years but I was getting close to swapping it, perhaps 3 months time.

Anyway, I had a suspension fault flash up on the car display 2 weeks ago and the suspension sunk to minimum level - took it to a local indie who identified that the 40amp suspension fuse had blown - fitted me a new one and I thought that was sorted.

However, it made be think of updating my car as I was getting close anyway - to cut a long story short I have made the decision (Hyundai I40 Premium, ex demonstrator) and am due to pick up from the dealer tomorrow, trading the C5 in. The dealer is giving me £3800 for it - 4 years old (just), total mileage 118,000

However, this week, whilst waiting for my plate swap to be processed by DVLA to pick up the new one, my suspension fuse has blown again, second time in 2 weeks - it is in the garage again at the moment. Now it's not a problem to put another fuse in, but the question is why is it blowing again so soon - there must be a cause. Early indication at dinner time from the garge is that they think the suspension pump is fast heading for the parts grave.

I am waiting for them to confirm and price up the repair but they suggest I just put a fuse in and get it swapped - problem is that I am an honest kind of bloke and don't like to think I am pulling a fast one. But the repair could be a considerable cost and I am getting shut as soon as it comes out of the garage.

In my shoes, would you:

a. Delay the pick up of the new car until the problem is fixed - and stand the cost

b. Fess up to the dealer that there may be a problem and offer to knock some cash off the trade in

c. Put a new fuse in, take it to the dealer and run - it's someone else's problem.