2015 Alfa Mito QV Twin Air warranty risk?

[mollytherocker]

Hi

Was about to buy a 15 plate Mito Twin Air QV line and the 1st owner had it serviced at 12000 miles and 21 months. That is 3000 miles and 9 months later than the schedule.

I have spoken to a main dealer and they say that this would only affect warranty items if it was deemed to be related to the late service.

Run away?

[xyyman]

Personally I would leave this one on the basis that it probably hasn't been cared for, it adversely affects remaining warranty and its not exactly a rare car so there should be plenty more good ones to choose from.

[Vitorio]

mollytherocker said:

I have spoken to a main dealer and they say that this would only affect warranty items if it was deemed to be related to the late service.

Assuming the service includes oil, this wil also include the rather intricate multi-air cam/valvetrain, next to off course every other rotation bit in the engine depending on oil for lubrication. I dont know of any specific weakness in these lumps, but theoretically the engine could grenade itself within 5 miles and you'd be left with no recourse.

Id avoid it

[mollytherocker]

Thought as much. Thanks guys.