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Which modern cars are easiest to work on?

  • 29-05-2011 11:59pm
    #1
    Daegerty
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    Is there any particular brand these days that makes cars that are easier to work on than others? I suppose a kit car would be easy to work on but what about mainstream brands. I heard of Dacia cars being very simple and easy to work on, is this still true or are they just rebranded Renaults?


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  • #2
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    The latest Dacia cars are just Renaults so are the same. The older Dacia's were very old tech and therefore very simple to work on.

    As service intervals get longer on most modern cars the like of spark plugs become less accessable as they may only need to be changed every 60 or 80k.

    Having said that, alot of the percieved difficluty with working on modern cars is due to lack of the correct tools and lack of specific knowalage of the designs.


  • #3
    Muckie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭Muckie


    Its all relative. I've found it easier to work on older cars such as the pre-00 BMW's. Great engine bay layout, Subaru not bad either.

    Japanese as a rule quite simple Toyota's been one of the best. Haven't fiddled with newer ones yet! Volvo's and Saabs alot less space to get your hand/tools around. Lots of patience needed.


  • #4
    [Deleted User]
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    FWD V6s would be a ball ache in many case due to lack of space, rwd straight 6s (like the BMWs mentioned above would be a joy in comparison).


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