Drivers who want to buy a reliable used car have been urged to avoid models fitted with a certain type of engine, which could become a huge issue.
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Used car buyers have been urged to never buy a model with a specific type of engine
A top mechanic has warned drivers to avoid any used model fitted with a certain type of engine that could come with a huge fault that could cost an eye-watering amount to put right. The used car market is currently experiencing a boom, with demand causing the typical price of a three-year-old model rising by 0.4%.
While many drivers are looking to get behind the wheel of a bargain, Dave Harrison from 911 Auto Repairs in Sheffield suggested that used car buyers should avoid models with a wet belt engine. He warned: "The next big scandal - wet belts. They replaced timing belts with wet belts on a lot of models after 2017, supposedly, they’re more efficient. But the wet belt is a big problem because it only has a 10-year interval and then it breaks. It deteriorates, and it can stop your brakes working. But if it breaks after nine years, they don’t want to know."
