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Hi there,
I have just purchased a Mazda Axela 2010 less than 30 days ago from a dealer and the car shakes when I come to a stop. I feel the issue may be getting worse and today the car jolted slightly when at the traffic lights.
I had a AA inspection done on the car before purchasing which came back fine but would an issue like this have been covered in the report?
I understand this could be hard to answer without having a mechanic seeing it first but any advice would be appreciated!
Thank you.
Jody

Hi there,
If the car was running rough at the time of inspection, it should have been noted.
You may find that the dealer had the vehicle washed, including the engine, water may have got into the sparkplug leads and is causing a misfire.
I recommend taking the vehicle right back to the dealer and highlight the problem, it may just need cleaning/ drying out.
Regardless, the dealer should offer assistance to get the matter sorted.