A friend’s VW Polo is three years and 11 months from new. She bought it new i.e. is the only owner.

The little electro-mechanical solenoidy-thing that releases the fuel fill cover is faulty - it doesn’t release the cover when you unlock the car - so you can’t get the cover open. It seems this part needs to be replaced.

The car is outside the manufacturer’s warranty period but I’m wondering whether this covered by CGA. I would have thought a part like that should last longer than four years. Reading up on CGA online, it appears cars are covered just like any other goods.

Would welcome comments or advice.

Thanks.