I have a Fiat 500 Sport which was serviced just before its third birthday.

I had reported a grumbling noise from the back and an unreliable gauge for outside temperature.

The garage reported that a rear wheel bearing needed replacing and that there was too much play in the suspension balljoints. Also the temperature gauge sensor had failed.

Under warranty, they replaced the wheel bearing, both front suspension arms and the sensor. The car had done 34,000 miles. It is used to commute between York and Leeds every day but I know where the potholes are and usually avoid them.

Is this unusually high wear and tear? Should I now consider an extended warranty - something I have never done before on any of my cars?