1.4 SE

thought it was a bargain (£9995 new) but it is a lemon

Apparently, the timing chain has slipped and damaged the engine valves. The local hyundai dealership has the car and said that the valves are damaged.

I did not experience any rattle, noise or any indication whatsoever there was a problem.

I'm not very happy as you can appreciate. Who expects their car to (engine) last 6yrs/58000miles of one owner careful driving?

Won't be buying Hyundai again. I could have a rant to hyundai complaints but don't expect any recourse because 1) out of warranty and 2) don't have full documented service history although vehicle well maintained.

This/my car is a very poor advert for Hyundai. It reflects poor quality. The proverbial "Friday afternoon car". I liked driving the car and the size was just right for family motoring/shopping/holidays, etc so I'm gutted it has "died".

Here's a list of concerns/issues:

Aircon fault. (warranty. replaced on third visit to dealer after two refills quickly emptied.complained and was told by a partner of the dealership "oh, yes. There's been problems with these units and they need replaced..."))
Front rollbars fixed 3 times. (one under warranty - others, I didn't realise were covered at the time)
Rear door handle fixing sheared off. (warranty)
Paint work seems to chip very easily.... (and also noticed both corners of the bonnet near the window are chipped indicating this has worn when the bonnet is opened/closed)
Interior rear light switch snapped. (warranty)

I feel like putting an obituary notice in the local paper to warn others against buying Hyundai...

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