McLaren 570S 2015-2019 reliability

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Is the McLaren 570 reliable?

You can never expect a supercar to be cheap to run, and sure enough, McLaren has a reputation for some problems to creep into its cars with age. Buy carefully though, and the 570 could be a dependable companion...

Buyer Beware

Engine: Faulty spark plugs, clogged fuel injectors and ignition problems can cause misfires. Watch for a rough idle and, on a test drive, fluctuations in power.

McLaren’s carbonfibre ‘Monocell’ tub finds another application here, this time clothed in cheaper aluminium body panels instead of composite ones
Sam Phillips
Staff Writer

Gearbox: Clutch slippage or sluggish gearchanges are rare but not uncommon. A positioning fault in the transmission can cause the 'box to select only the even-numbered gears. A misplaced locating screw can knock the gear positions out of sync. Rectifying this and flushing the gearbox will cure the problem.

Glass: Look out for cracks in the windscreen and rear window - the lightweight glass is prone to stress fractures.

Rust: Check the doors, front and rear wings and engine cover for corrosion. Aluminium wasn't always treated properly before being painted, so it can corrode. The front splitter may be scuffed and need replacing if the car isn't fitted with the nose lift system (or if the nose lift wasn't used over speed bumps).

Suspension: A clunking noise when travelling over bumps at low speed is often caused by leaking front dampers. They're expensive to replace, and even refurbished items can cost over £1500.

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Bodywork & wheels: Make sure diamond-cut alloys aren't suffering from white worm, and check that the dihedral doors are free of scuffs.

Also worth knowing

If you're after a convertible sports car, the 570S Spider is an equally fine choice. It weighs 46kg more than the coupé, but it's still a mega-talented sports car.

While maintaining the 570S/GT through a McLaren dealership is probably the easiest way to service and repair the car, there are lots of reputable independent UK specialists, such as Thorney Motorsport in Northampton, XPI Technical in Essex and V Engineering in Berkshire.

An owner's view

Phil Robinson: "I sold my 997-gen Porsche 911 back in April and bought my McLaren 570S shortly after that. I was immediately drawn to the specification of my car, which is fitted with the carbonfibre bucket seats from the P1, a Bang & Olufsen stereo and Alcantara dashboard.

"It ticks every box for what a supercar should offer, and it's great value for money. The V8 is responsive, it's lightweight and it will hit 120mph in just 10sec. Maintenance costs are surprisingly reasonable: a major service with McLaren Is £1600, or £695 from highly regarded independent specialist V Engineering."

Sam Phillips

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