Many drivers purchase a used automobile to save money on their next model. However, having confidence in its durability is critical. To assist you, we’ve compiled a list of the most prevalent vehicle issues, as well as the vehicles that are most prone to have them.

While buying a used car makes financial sense, it may also mean having to pay for repairs once the manufacturer’s warranty runs out. For most people that is after three years. However, one option is to invest in an aftermarket warranty, which will safeguard you if something catastrophic happens with your car.

If you’re buying a car that’s more than three years old, you have an 84 per cent chance of having a mechanical or electrical failure within the next three years. That’s why, whenever feasible, you should run a vehicle check before purchasing to lessen the chances of costly repairs further down the line and to avoid buying a stolen car or one with outstanding finance.

Keep reading below to learn about the most prevalent automobile malfunctions and how to avoid them:

The turbocharger is one of the most expensive parts of your automobile to repair.

The key is to be proactive and get your car regularly serviced by a professional. This way, you can spot any issues early and avoid them turning into bigger (and more expensive) problems.

The most important feature of your automobile’s brakes is that they are in working order, so it’s inconvenient to find issues on so many previously owned cars (4.7 per cent).

As with the turbocharger, you need to be proactive and regularly service your car. This will help you keep tabs on your brakes’ condition and make sure they’re always in good working order.

The conventional alternator may be phased out with the advancement of hybrids and electric cars, but it’s a problem in used vehicles, with a failure rate of 4.3 per cent.

Again, regular servicing is the key to avoiding this issue. Make sure you keep an eye on your car’s electrical system and get it regularly serviced so that any problems can be caught early.

A cylinder head gasket failure causes white smoke and coolant leaks, which are indicators of a cylinder head gasket problem; vital gasket repairs occurred in 3.1% of cases in the previous year.

Cylinder head gaskets usually fail due to overheating, so it’s important to keep an eye on your car’s coolant levels and make sure it doesn’t overheat.

For those unexpected hot days, air conditioning is a must-have. Condensers caused 3.1% of issues, which was a significant increase from the previous year’s rate of 2%.

As with the other issues on this list, regular servicing is the key to avoiding problems with your air-con condenser. Get your car’s air conditioning system checked regularly to make sure it’s in good working order.

Exhaust gas recirculation valves have been implicated in the most recent emissions scandal. 2.9 per cent of claims involved faulty components, according to data.

As with the other issues on this list, regular servicing is the key to avoiding problems with your EGR valve. Get your car’s emissions system checked regularly to make sure it’s in good working order.

The days of manually lowering your windows are long gone. However, despite the fact that new motors are more efficient, they can also burn out; in 2.2 per cent of cases, repairs were required.

As with the other issues on this list, regular servicing is the key to avoiding problems with your window motor/regulator. Get your car’s electrical system checked regularly to make sure it’s in good working order.

The number one cause of automobile breakdowns is expensive gearbox repairs, which account for 8.4 per cent of all issues since March 2015.

The key to avoiding expensive gearbox repairs is to get your car regularly serviced by a professional. This way, you can spot any issues early and avoid them turning into bigger (and more expensive) problems.

The second most common reason for Warrantywise claims is electrical gripes, accounting for 8.2% of all claims.

As with the other issues on this list, regular servicing is the key to avoiding electrical problems. Get your car’s electrical system checked regularly to make sure it’s in good working order.

It’s one of the most costly repairs you can have done on your vehicle. It’s also one of the most difficult to replace a clutch.

The best way to avoid an expensive clutch repair is to get your car regularly serviced. This way, you can spot any issues early and avoid them turning into bigger (and more expensive) problems.

Turbochargers are becoming increasingly common in modern cars, but they’re also one of the most common causes of engine failure. In 2.1 per cent of cases, repairs were required.

As with the other issues on this list, regular servicing is the key to avoiding problems with your turbocharger. Get your car’s engine checked regularly to make sure it’s in good working order.

Your car’s catalytic converter is designed to reduce emissions, but it can also be a source of problems. In 1.9 per cent of cases, repairs were required.

As with the other issues on this list, regular servicing is the key to avoiding problems with your catalytic converter. Get your car’s emissions system checked regularly to make sure it’s in good working order.

The alternator is responsible for charging your car’s battery, but it can also be a source of problems. In 1.8 per cent of cases, repairs were required.

As with the other issues on this list, regular servicing is the key to avoiding problems with your alternator. Get your car’s electrical system checked regularly to make sure it’s in good working order.

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