I plan to use my Dacia Duster for lots of short journeys, is this bad for the turbo engine?

I am planning on buying a 2018 Dacia Duster. 90% of my trips will be daily, two or three times under three miles. If I buy the 1.3 turbo petrol will I have problems due to the oil in the turbo unit not...

My brake discs and pads only lasted 24,000 miles. Is this acceptable wear and tear on a brand new car?

My 2019 Skoda Kodiaq is at 24,000 miles and I've had to replace both the front brake discs and pads, which I consider unacceptable wear. Before the Kodiaq, I owned (from new) an Octavia VRS estate for...

Is clutch failure considered fair wear and tear?

I bought a 2014 Skoda Citigo (22,000 miles on clock). The clutch failed after 3 weeks of owning it. The clutch plate is shredded. Dealer is claiming it's 'fair wear and tear'. Should they pay for a replacement?

Can I reject a car based on wear and tear after I've bought it?

I'm in the process of buying a 15-year-old Jaguar. But because of the covid situation, I've not seen or driven the car, which will be delivered to me by the dealer. All my investigations suggest the car...

Should a clutch that was already failing be covered under warranty, even if it's considered wear and tear?

When a dealership offers an approved used car for sale with the final year's balance of the manufacturer's warranty still in place, is it fair to expect them to put right any wear and tear faults before...

Why is the broken clutch on my i20 not covered by Hyundai's warranty?

I have no knowledge regarding vehicle mechanics. However, I have been driving for over 30 years and have never had to replace a clutch before around 70,000 + miles. I have had my Hyundai i20 from new (2014)...

I have a car on PCP that has minor damage - will I be charged for repairs upon returning it after three years?

I have an Hyundai ix35 on three year PCP. It was one year old when I got it. It has some kerb scratches on the alloy wheels and minor scratches on the body, will the garage try to charge me to rectify...

Why are the rear brakes in my relatively new BMW 2 Series already worn?

I own an 18 month old BMW 2 Series Active Tourer which has just had it's first service at 17,100 miles. I'm told that the rear brake pads are worn and need replacing (£275). Having owned many cars, I've...

Is a disparity in the amount of wear on my brake pads indicative of a fault?

My dealer-maintained Hyundai i40 CRDi urgently needs replacement front discs due to 70 per cent wear on one side and 30 per cent on the other. Surely this would indicate a fault on a carefully driven car...

Warranty company refuse to honour my warranty - what should I do?

I bought a car in April and it came with a third party warranty. Just over a month later it developed a fault and I claimed it under the warranty I had. The warranty company have refused the claim stating...