Brakes and tyres are the biggest problems for UK vehicles, according to UK car warranty provider, Warranty Direct
BMW has topped the list of brands most likely to be written off or subject to theft, accounting for 17% of all claims.
Land Rover, Jaguar and Vauxhall has the most claims post-manufacturer warranty, according to data from Warranty Direct.
Warranty Direct founder Duncan McClure Fisher has retruned to the automotive industry to launch Motoreasy, a new online car ownership and maintenance service.
Changes to rules governing the sale of GAP insurance introduced on September 1 have already influenced consumer behaviour.
The Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi (95bhp) Edge ECOnetic II has topped Warranty Direct’s top ten list of reliable ‘eco’ cars that won’t cost the earth.