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Electrical faults dominate the list of warranty claims being made on modern cars, according to a new report.
The list, compiled by warranty firm Mondial Assistance, shows all but three of the top 10 warranty claims are now mechanical problems.
In particular, air-conditioning claims have tumbled.
"Back in 2000, air conditioning was still considered a luxury item fitted to luxury cars but today it’s pretty much standard fit and as such becomes an item that’s tried, tested and developed to ensure it doesn’t fail," said Mondial's sales director Lee Taylor.
The top 10 warranty claims in 2008 were:
1. Coolant temperature sender
2. Brake light switch
3. Leaking radiator
4. Ignition coil
5. Exhaust emissions monitor
6. Electric fan
7. Lambda probe
8. Front wishbone mounting torn and broken
9. Throttle valve housing
10. Glow plug
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