Car model problems — what to check
Source-linked used-car inspection guides. Not reliability rankings and not a substitute for inspecting an individual car.
Peugeot 308 1.6 THP: common problems and used-car checks
First-generation Peugeot 308 1.6 THP/EP6 inspection guide: timing/VVT, ignition, oil leaks, brakes and documented history. Do not apply it unchanged to the T9.
Read inspection checklist →2015–2022BMW X1 F48 used-car problems and inspection checklist
Buying a used BMW X1 F48: battery, powertrain, electronics, xDrive equipment and—where fitted—plug-in hybrid charging checks.
Read inspection checklist →2015–2024Audi A4 B9 2.0 TDI: common problems and buying guide
Used A4 B9 diesel inspection priorities: suspension, dampers, transmission, EGR/DPF, service records and campaigns.
Read inspection checklist →2017–2024BMW X3 G01 common problems: used-car inspection
Buying a G01 rather than a G45: xDrive, transmission, diesel/petrol engines, brakes, suspension and digital service records.
Read inspection checklist →2012–2020VW Golf 7 common problems: TSI, TDI and DSG checks
Used Golf VII inspection: TSI/TDI powertrains, boost and EGR codes, transmissions, brakes and service records.
Read inspection checklist →2017–2023 (generation II, verify VIN)Peugeot 3008 1.5 BlueHDi common problems: camshaft chain, DPF
Used Peugeot 3008 II 1.5 BlueHDi inspection: camshaft-chain campaign, service history, DPF/AdBlue and gearbox.
Read inspection checklist →2015–2022 (confirm engine)Renault Kadjar 1.5 dCi common problems and buyer checklist
Used Kadjar diesel inspection: starter battery, DPF/EGR, fuel delivery, gearbox, suspension and service history.
Read inspection checklist →2018–2024 (generation II)Dacia Duster II common problems and used-car checks
Used 2018–2024 Duster II inspection: petrol, diesel, LPG, 4x4, electrics, suspension, brakes and servicing.
Read inspection checklist →2015–2023Škoda Superb III common problems: TDI, TSI and DSG
Used Superb III buyer guide: engine and DSG, DPF/EGR, 12 V battery, suspension and electrical systems.
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