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Car probs, advice appreciated

7 replies

Retsina24 · 24/03/2023 18:53

Have had my car for 2 years. It's an 18 reg so not old. I'm the past month is had three separate issues. Nothing costing a lot but annoying and meant it's been off the road.The current issue is stopping it's mot test so I'm now without a car. Tempted to just seen it on and be done. I need a reliable car to get to with (20 miles each way each day).
Recommend me a good make or advise me what to do (or just share in my misery).

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HappiestSleeping · 24/03/2023 19:52

What are the issues? If you sell it and get another, you could end up with another problem. Sometimes it's better to fix the one you have.

As476 · 24/03/2023 19:58

What have been the issues so far? I work in the motor trade so can help with whether or not it’s normal maintenance/wear and tear that you’ll find on most cars, or whether it’s something a little more serious 😁.

Rtyt123 · 25/03/2023 16:40

All depends on what car you got and mileage service history etc ?
Is it a Diesel just doing the school run. If so thats not great for the DPF etc.
Without knowing what you got and what its used its hard to say.

premicrois · 25/03/2023 16:44

What's the problem?

Who is going to buy it with a problem that needs fixing to make it roadworthy?

BlueSpark · 25/03/2023 16:54

I know what you mean. I have had my car a year and it has just had an expensive issue. I wasn't sure if it was fixed and thought perhaps I should get rid and get another (probably with someone else's problem) but it's prob best to stick.

Realistically, 2018 cars are starting to get niggles. Is it a typical niggle that is wear and tear and would happen with any car?

coffeecupsandwaxmelts · 25/03/2023 16:55

What problems are you having with it now?

Depending on the issues you're having, it may not be worth getting another car - wear and tear is normal and will happen regardless of the make/model.

I find my car goes through phases of needing stuff doing - new tyres, new wipers, new brake pads - then nothing for years - then a few bits again. I think that's normal though - stuff needs replacing eventually.

Elieza · 25/03/2023 17:11

Depends if the problems it’s had may be connected and once fixed all will be well for a good while.

there is no guarantee that a new car will be better. My pal had a brand new bmw. Drove it out the showroom. That thing was in and out for repairs nonstop for a year. At which point she decided to get another. Even brand new cars can be crap.

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