5th
May
2008
Scary faults in checked used cars
posted in Car News Articles |
The RAC has found that three-quarters of the used cars it checks have faults which would cause the car to fail an MOT, with one in three having faults which are illegal and potentially dangerous.
Over half the cars it checks have more than ten faults.
The most common problems were worn or damaged tyres, but RAC engineers also found that 44% of the cars they checked had faulty steering or suspension, 44% had fluid leakages, and 39% had corroded or worn brake discs.
Oil leaks from the engine, gearbox and steering rack were commonly found, as well as issues such as poorly-maintained air conditioning, which can be very expensive to fix.
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