When you are considering buying a used car it is important you are fully aware of any potential problems. Vehicle records agency VOSA regularly issues recalls for models where issues have been reported.
As well as checking over the paperwork and condition of any car you buy it is also worth checking whether the car has ever been subject to a recall and whether that recall work has been carried out.
Here are the VOSA recalls for April:
Model: Volvo S80, V70 and XC70
Problem: Auxiliary drive belt may detach
Numbers affected: 2,282
Model: Suzuki Alto - automatic
Problem: Brake lights may fail
Numbers affected: 898
Model: Porsche Panamera S, Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo
Problem: Front seat belt mount may become detached
Numbers affected: 404
Model: Renault Laguna
Problem: Seatbelt may not perform correctly
Numbers affected: 9,959 - built between January 1, 2007 and August 24, 2009
Model: Renault Grand Modus
Problem: Rear bench seat may jam
Numbers affected: 4,403 - built between January 1, 2008 and October 10, 2009
Model: Chevrolet Cruze
Problem: Fuel may leak
Numbers affected: 831 - built between September 25, 2009 and December 3, 2009