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HYUNDAI is to recall a number of Santa Fe and Trajet models to check for possible suspension corrosion. The firm says ongoing quality control assessments have revealed the risk of corrosion to the suspension trailing arms. This, says Hyundai, could possibly have been caused by the extensive use of winter grit in icy UK conditions. [...]

BENTLEY is recalling around 600 cars after a British car dealer spotted a problem with the flying B badge. The unnamed car dealer noticed corrosion around the famous bonnet badge during the exhaustive all-round checks carried out during servicing. This meant it didn’t actually retract into the bonnet upon impact as it should do. If [...]

LEXUS is to recall 3238 GS and LS models, including hybrid versions, to fix what it describes as a rare engine issue. It has been found the valve spring strength can degrade over time, leading to failure. If it breaks, says Lexus, the engine will misfire and start to run roughly. New valve springs are [...]

LEXUS has announced the posh LS is the latest Toyota Motor Corp car to be issued with a worldwide recall note. Around 40 UK owners will be contacted for their local dealer to check their car. The fault surrounds the Variable Gear Ratio Steering. In certain conditions when manoeuvring at low speed, the wheels return [...]