Got any car queries?

Q Worried by recon turbo

I HAVE a third-party extended warranty on my BMW 520d. When the turbo blew, the provider said it would replace it with a reconditioned turbo instead of a new, original BMW part. Is this fair? Liberty Mubaiwa, E-mail A IT boils down to the terms and conditions of your warranty cover. If there is nothing that states a brand new part must be used, then the warranty provider is in the clear. And a reconditioned turbo should prove just as functional as a new one, too.

Q Cover on rusty Hyundai

MY wife’s 2011 Hyundai i30 has serious rust on the top of both rear doors. The dealer tells me that because of the car’s age, neither the basic warranty nor the paintwork warranty will cover the repairs. What can I do? Donagh Healy, E-mail A HYUNDAI also has a 10-year anti-perforation warranty. This covers any perforation by corrosion originating from the inside surface of the vehicle. You would be best to get a professional inspection done to see if you qualify for warranty repairs.

Q Why’s insurance gone up?

I’M looking to renew the insurance on my Volkswagen Polo. Although I’ve made no claim, nor changed any details, my provider has put up the price of the policy. Why is this? Andrew Knopp, E-mail A THE recently increased insurance premium tax (IPT) has added £16 to the cost of an average policy, according to the Association of British Insurers, which may explain the rise. Use comparison websites to shop around for the best policy rather than just renewing outright.