A popular motoring blogger has shared two used SUVs that motorists should steer clear of at any price due to significant faults that can be incredibly expensive to repair.
Adam Morris is one of the motoring experts at ReDriven, regularly appearing in videos and writing blog entries in which he gives advice to help drivers find the perfect new or used car for them.
In a blog entry, Adam discusses a number of popular used SUVs that drivers should avoid, stating that the Range Rover Velar is attractive but can be incredibly unreliable.
He explained: “These things are a design masterpiece and the interior is just beautiful, but that doesn’t mean they’re any good. The Velar is the automotive equivalent to Steve Bushemi wearing a Ryan Gosling mask and Tom Ford suit – underneath, it’s still Steve Buschemi.
“Only, unlike Mr Buschemi, the Velar is lacking in talent and doesn’t seem to last the test of time. Reportedly, nearly half of all Velars suffer from some issue or another, and as one reporter puts it, the Velar is a hotbed of frustration and unreliability – so much goes wrong.”
First introduced in 2017, the Range Rover Velar is a luxury SUV that quickly gained praise due to its attractive, minimalist appearance and refined range of engines.
With buyers able to get behind the wheel of a used Velar from £18,000, the luxury model may seem incredibly tempting. However, Adam highlighted that many owners have faced electrical issues.
Common faults experienced by Range Rover Velar owners include faulty touchscreens, issues with the electronic air suspension and, in some cases, door handles refusing to pop out.
Adam also recommended that used car buyers avoid the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, another pleasant looking SUV that is well-known for having its fair share of faults.
He added: “The Stelvio can suffer from major engine and transmission issues, fuel pump and delivery issues and electronic problems that can disable everything from the infotainment to engine management systems.
“Then there are the drive shaft, axle and CV joint issues and problems within the all-wheel-drive system. The biggest issue we’ve read with the Stelvio is inconsistency. We know of owners that love these and have never had an issue, but we also know of reports where the problems are catastrophic.”
Named after the Stelvio Pass, one of Italy’s most beautiful-looking roads that appeared in films such as The Italian Job and Quantum of Solace, the Alfa Romeo SUV is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful SUVs around.
Priced from around £15,000, the Alfa Romeo Stelvio is also known for being entertaining to drive, but some owners have found it is not so fun when components go wrong.
According to the RAC, some owners have found issues with the electronic screens becoming unresponsive, with others facing problems with the battery, which in turn has caused faults with the stop-start system.
