Looking to buy a 2015 Hyundai ix35...

Hi William,

That engine uses a timing chain.

As for things to watch for, there are a few known things:

Make sure all the doors lock and unlock correctly as the internal mechanism can fail and need replacing Ensure you can press the clutch pedal properly and it returns to expected position as issues with the pedal itself and the clutch master cylinder can occur - can mean it's difficult to engage gears too If you see the instruments flickering or dropping back to the off position while driving it could mean a new instrument panel is needed The gearbox's sensor for it being in neutral can cause starting problems and an issue with the start-stop system so watch out for that - often accompanied by an oil leak from the gearbox

Otherwise it's quite a reliable car. As with all used cars, we'd recommend you drive a few different examples of the same car to get a feel for how it should drive, ask for a detailed service history and make sure you take a proper test drive including some motorway driving.