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Used Car problems soon after purchase
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I have had a couple of broken springs. One on a 2 year old car and one a 4 year old. Can go anytime. Not really associated with old car in my experience.
So what have you been arguing about?
Now by your own admission its perfectly reasonable for a spring to break on a 9 year old car, even one maintained to your high standards?0 -
A 9 year old car that has been serviced at a garage may be pretty wrecked. Over and underfilled with oil. Damaged by failure to use a torque wrench. Bits thrown in the bin that they couldn't be bothered to replace. Maybe a garage serviced car is wrecked at 9 years old. A car looked after by a DIY enthusiast will be like new.
By using a £15 torque wrench that is 25 years old and had a fake calibration certificate when new.0 -
I don't really see my 9 year old cars as old. Middle aged at most. In the prime of their life. Just need regular services, tyres, brakes, exhausts, wipers & batteries.
And potentially other wear and tear items such as- springs
- shocks
- suspension joints
- bushings
- belts
- hoses
- plugs
- filters
- brake fluid
- power steering fluid
- engine mounts
- seals
- clutches
- bulbs
But other than all that and your list, in the prime of its life. :eek:0
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