[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/carmakers-with-the-highest-percentage-of-risk-warnings\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/carmakers-with-the-highest-percentage-of-risk-warnings\/","headline":"Carmakers with the highest percentage of risk warnings","name":"Carmakers with the highest percentage of risk warnings","description":"From analysing the vehicle check data, My Car Check pulled out some impressive stats, which showed, even though the car had an expensive price tag, there was no guarantee\u00a0the vehicle will have a clean history. Compared to Ford, BMW had a 21% more chance of a risk warning, these models included the following: M3 320D SE 118D M Sport The second make which had the highest percentage of warning, after BMW was Audi. When looking at warnings, it can vary […]","datePublished":"2017-06-08","dateModified":"2017-06-09","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Car-clamp-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Car-clamp-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/carmakers-with-the-highest-percentage-of-risk-warnings\/","about":["BLOG"],"wordCount":347,"keywords":["Audi","bmw","ford","My car check","Vauxhall","vw"],"articleBody":"From analysing the vehicle check data, My Car Check pulled out some impressive stats, which showed, even though the car had an expensive price tag, there was no guarantee\u00a0the vehicle will have a clean history.Compared to Ford, BMW had a 21% more chance of a risk warning, these models included the following:M3320D SE118D M SportThe second make which had the highest percentage of warning, after BMW was Audi. When looking at warnings, it can vary which type it is, for example, some models might show up with a written-off warning and others may still have outstanding finance. Therefore, it is advised by My Car check to always check the vehicle history before buying a carHere are\u00a0the top five UK car make models with the highest percentage of risk warning:5. Ford (37% with warning)Top 3 models:Fiesta ZetecFiesta Zetec ClimateFiesta StyleAverage value- \u00a34,4424. Vauxhall (38% with warning)Top 3 models:Corsa SXIAstra SXICorsa SXI A\/CAverage value- \u00a34,7613. VW (38% with warning)Top 3 models:Golf GT TDIGolf GTIGolf SAverage value- \u00a37,2522. Audi (53% with warning)Top 3 models:A3 Sport TDITT Quattro 225A3 SE TDIAverage value- \u00a312,2471. BMW (58% with warning)Top 3 models:M3320D SE118D M SportAverage value- \u00a315,358Price doesn’t guarantee safetyGavin Amos, head of valuation services at mycarcheck.com, says: \u201cPeople presume that more expensive cars must be a safer bet, but our data busts this myth. They can actually be much higher risk, for example, for outstanding finance or plate transfer.Price doesn’t guarantee safetyWhether you\u2019re spending a few hundred pounds or tens of thousands, investing a tiny percentage of that to check if it is stolen, previously written-off or has debt against it is surely a no-brainer?\u201dMy Car Check has two categories of warning: serious and advisory. 28.5% of all vehicles checked on mycarcheck.com in 2016 had at least one serious warning against them. This is up from 25.6% in 2015. 23.8% of all vehicles checked on mycarcheck.com in 2016 had at least one advisory warning against them. This is down from 30.8% in 2015."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Carmakers with the highest percentage of risk warnings","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/carmakers-with-the-highest-percentage-of-risk-warnings\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]