Peugeot has publicly acknowledged the failures of the PureTech engine, affecting half a million cars in Spain. Timing belts that degrade, excessive oil consumption, and breakdowns costing thousands of euros. The brand apologizes, but compensation is not forthcoming, and workshops continue to bill those who trusted the product.
Chain instead of belt: the technical solution that came too late 🔧
The new Turbo 100 engine replaces the oil-bathed timing belt with a more durable chain. A change that solves premature wear and system failure. However, this fix comes after years of documented failures. Engineers knew the problem, dealerships knew it, and drivers assumed repairs that were not the result of use, but of a flawed design.
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The brand apologizes, but offers no free inspections or refunds. Meanwhile, drivers change belts every 40,000 kilometers and pray the oil doesn't run out before reaching the workshop. Don't worry, the new engine works. The one they buy now, of course. The one they already paid for, that's their problem. As the saying goes: to apologize is wise; to pay the bill, foolish 😅.