Disappointed with My “Brand New” Citroen C3

I purchased a brand new car in December but it hasn’t felt new at all. Not long after purchase, I started hearing a squeaky sound that sounds exactly like worn-out brakes. I took it back to the dealership, but they brushed it off and said there was nothing wrong and if I want the brakes replaced, I’ll have to pay for it myself... The noise is still there and just as annoying.

On top of that, I had an issue with the fuel flap, which is not something you’d expect in a new car. Most recently, a spanner icon appeared on the dashboard. When I asked the salesperson, I was casually told that it’s “probably due for a service.” That didn’t sit right with me because I was clearly told the car only needed servicing after 15,000 km or after a year—whichever came first. I’m nowhere near that.

All these issues so early on have made me question the quality of the vehicle. For a car that was sold to me as new, it certainly hasn’t been performing like one. I’m starting to wonder if this was really a new car at all. Very disappointing