Hyundai / Kia

i30, Ceed and Tucson diesel. A solid unit; city mileage classically shows in the DPF and EGR, injectors last long.

US-market Sonata, Optima and Sportage. Infamous for rod bearing failures (mass recalls in the US) - metallic knocking is a fire alarm here.

Three-cylinder turbo petrol of i20 and Stonic. A young design without major sins; plugs, coils and small intake leaks are routine.