When shopping for a second-hand car, one of the biggest concerns for buyers is whether it might be riddled with problems and become a drain on their finances.
The reliability of any vehicle – new or old – ultimately comes down to how well it has been cared for throughout its life.
That’s why we always recommend avoiding cars with no service history, patchy maintenance paperwork, and any signs of modifications or prolonged abuse at the hands of former owners.
But there are some models that are notorious for having the same recurring problems that are almost always bank‑busting to fix.
Used car dealers
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