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BMWTiming chain wear on N47 diesels · Timing chain guides on N20 petrols · Oil leaks1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, X1, X3, X5Mercedes-BenzInjector problems on early OM651 diesels · Airmatic air suspension · 7G-Tronic gearbox faultsA-Class, C-Class, E-Class, GLA, GLC, ML/GLEAudiOil consumption on 2.0 TFSI petrols · Timing chain tensioners · S tronic gearboxA1, A3, A4, A5, A6, Q3, Q5, TTVolkswagenSeven-speed dry-clutch DSG · Timing chain stretch on early TSI petrols · 2.0 TDI emissions recallPolo, Golf, Passat, T-Roc, Tiguan, TouranFord1.0 EcoBoost cooling and belt · PowerShift automatic · RustFiesta, Focus, Puma, Kuga, Mondeo, RangerVauxhallElectric power steering on older Corsas · 1.2 PureTech belt on the newest Corsa · 2.0 CDTi dieselCorsa, Astra, Insignia, Mokka, Grandland, ZafiraLand RoverAir suspension · Timing chains on 2.0 Ingenium diesels · Crankshaft failure on TDV6 dieselsRange Rover, Range Rover Sport, Evoque, Velar, Discovery, Discovery Sport, DefenderToyotaHybrid system health · Catalytic converter theft · Head gaskets on older D-4D dieselsYaris, Corolla, Auris, C-HR, RAV4, Prius, HiluxNissanCVT automatic · 1.2 DIG-T petrol · Air conditioning condensersMicra, Juke, Qashqai, X-Trail, LeafMINITiming chain on 2006–2013 petrols · Oil consumption and carbon build-up · High pressure fuel pumpMINI Hatch, Clubman, Countryman, ConvertiblePeugeot and Citroën1.2 PureTech timing belt · AdBlue faults on BlueHDi diesels · Injector seals and turbos on older 1.6 HDiPeugeot 208, 308, 2008, 3008, 5008 and Citroën C3, C4, C5 Aircross, BerlingoKia and HyundaiWarranty depends on servicing · Dual-clutch gearbox · Carbon build-up on GDi petrolsKia Picanto, Ceed, Sportage, Niro and Hyundai i10, i20, i30, Tucson, KonaTeslaBattery health and range · Front suspension arms on Model S and X · Screen failures on older Model S and XModel 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X
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Electric and hybrid cars
Electric carBattery health and range · Leased batteries on some older cars · Brakes that rustTesla, Nissan Leaf, Kia Niro and EV6, Hyundai Kona and Ioniq, VW ID.3, MG4, Renault Zoe and moreHybrid carHybrid battery and inverter · Plug-in range · Catalytic converter theftToyota Prius, Yaris, Corolla and C-HR, Lexus, Kia Niro, Hyundai Ioniq, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, BMW 330e and more