A few months after my wife bought a new Volkswagen Polo in March 2023, aiming to keep it for five years, the infotainment system developed problems. The dealer attempted software updates but eventually fitted a new unit, under warranty. A month ago, the screen went blank and the radio could not be switched on. A software update fixed the problem for 10 miles before it recurred. Hopefully this will again be fixed under warranty – but is there anything she can do to protect herself against this fa
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