If you drive a Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, or Skoda from around 2013 onwards, there’s a strong chance it’s powered by the EA888 Gen 3 petrol engine—specifically the 1.8 TSI or 2.0 TSI versions. These turbocharged engines are widely praised for performance and efficiency—but they’re also known for several recurring reliability issues in the UK market.

From oil consumption to timing chain wear, let’s take a look at the most common EA888 Gen 3 engine faults and what to do if your car starts showing the signs. Continue reading →

If you drive a Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT or Skoda with a DSG gearbox, you’re probably used to the smooth shifts and quick response—but if your gearbox has started jerking, slipping, or flashing up warnings, you’re not alone.

From mechatronic faults to clutch wear and unexpected juddering, DSG problems are all too common in VW Audi Group (VAG) vehicles. In this post, we’ll break down what’s going wrong, which UK cars are affected, and what your options are if your DSG transmission is starting to fail. Continue reading →

Here at SellYourProblemCar, we buy cars from all over the UK Mainland. Collection with us is free whether you’re up in Scotland or down in Cornwall. However, being based in Norfolk it’s great when we can help people local to us.

If you’re stuck with a broken, non-runner, faulty or accident damaged write-off car here in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, or Lincolnshire, we’ve got good news—we’re right around the corner. Continue reading →

If you own a Honda with the 1.0-litre VTEC Turbo engine, you’re probably expecting solid fuel economy, a quiet drive, and legendary Honda reliability. But if your dashboard’s showing a warning light, or you’ve been told the “wet belt” needs replacing, you’re not alone.

This small engine packs a punch, but it’s been causing some serious headaches for UK drivers. Continue reading →

If you drive a Peugeot, Citroën, Vauxhall, or DS with a 1.0 or 1.2 PureTech engine, you’re not alone in dealing with reliability issues. These popular small petrol engines, fitted in thousands of UK cars, are now facing widespread criticism for timing belt faults, piston ring wear, and excessive oil consumption.

Whether you’re battling dashboard warning lights or topping up oil every few hundred miles, this guide covers the most common PureTech engine problems in the UK. Continue reading →

Own a Jaguar or Land Rover with the 3.0 SDV6 diesel engine? While these engines offer solid performance and luxury driving, they’ve also gained a reputation in the UK for some serious reliability issues—especially in models built from 2013 onwards.

From crankshaft failures to EGR problems and turbo issues, this guide breaks down the most common 3.0 SDV6 engine faults. Continue reading →

The Ford Powershift gearbox was fitted in thousands of cars across the UK over the past decade, promising smooth gear changes, faster acceleration, and better fuel economy. It sounded like a win-win—until drivers started experiencing shuddering, slipping, and, in some cases, complete gearbox failure.

If your Ford Fiesta, Focus, Mondeo, Galaxy, or S-Max has a Powershift transmission and is acting up, you’re not alone. Here’s what’s going on—and what your options are if you’re facing a hefty repair bill. Continue reading →