Turbo engine failures
December 3rd, 2009 by Richard Aucock
TURBO engines are more likely to break down than non turbo engines, according to shock findings.
Warranty Direct has discovered turbo engines have a failure rate of 27.8 percent.
Non turbo engines, in comparison, have a failure rate of 11.3 percent. What’s more, turbo engines cost more to fix – the average repair cost is £874, compared to £619.
This could be a worry for car owners, as experts say 70 percent of new cars will be turbocharged within the next 10 years.
Already, half of all new cars built in Europe are turbocharged, and the total could reach 85 percent by 2020.
That’s a worry for repair incidents and bills. Warranty Direct has seen some turbo car repair bills of nearly £2500!
Duncan McClure Fisher of Warranty Direct warns ‘The vast majority of owners probably don’t even realise their vehicle is equipped with a turbocharger.
‘As they become even more prevalent, it’s important that motorists make sure they have adequate protection, should the unwanted happen.’
Turbodiesls currently account for 85 percent of all failures. But, overall, whatever the fuel, the clear conclusion is that turbo cars fail more and are more expensive to fix.
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