BMW 1 series drive shaft issues - advice needed please
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Hey everyone,
I just wanted to ask for some advice
I have a bmw 1 series 116i
It’s a late 2009 model
I have gone through three rear right drive shafts in less than one year
About 8 months ago - car was loaded, driving uphill, heard a pop - driveshaft gone
Repaired it, but then driving uphill, someone slammed on and did a 3 point turn, when I tried to drive off, it broke again
Now less then two months later, whilst accelerating (flat/downhill) and changing gear, it has snapped again
I can’t quite understand why it keeps breaking, is it my driving, or is it the quality of repair, or is there something being missed?
I would really appreciate any advice as seriously considering getting rid of the car, but not really in a position to afford another (or the recurred repair costs!)
Thanks in advance
I just wanted to ask for some advice
I have a bmw 1 series 116i
It’s a late 2009 model
I have gone through three rear right drive shafts in less than one year
About 8 months ago - car was loaded, driving uphill, heard a pop - driveshaft gone
Repaired it, but then driving uphill, someone slammed on and did a 3 point turn, when I tried to drive off, it broke again
Now less then two months later, whilst accelerating (flat/downhill) and changing gear, it has snapped again
I can’t quite understand why it keeps breaking, is it my driving, or is it the quality of repair, or is there something being missed?
I would really appreciate any advice as seriously considering getting rid of the car, but not really in a position to afford another (or the recurred repair costs!)
Thanks in advance
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