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Old Dec 7th, 2015, 16:42   #433
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My XC90 DEM failed within six months of me taking ownership of a 3 year old car. I did not take the arnold clarke warranty as I though nothing would fail in a three year old car. How wrong i was. The DEM replacement cost me £2000. probably the worst car i have ever bought in terms of running and maintenance costs - in excess of £9000 over five years...............

Anyone got any suggestions on car magazines who pay good money for users stories on running costs of vehicles?

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ian
Didn't Volvo make a contribution? They normally do. Also must still have been under warranty from the dealer. What was the mileage on the car?
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