Used Bentley Continental GTC 2011-2018 reliability review

The Bentley Continental GTC may not be the best-handling convertible, but it excels in comfort and luxury. The V8 makes the most sense

What should I look for in a used Bentley Continental?

Check the expensive-to-repair bodywork for any scuffs picked up in city-centre car parks and also look at the alloy wheels for signs of kerb damage. The Conti GTC is loaded with electrical goodies, so make sure they all work as they should, especially the mechanisms controlling the roof.

Is a used Bentley Continental reliable?

Data is difficult to compile on the Conti GTC, despite the car having been around for many years, but on the whole owners report that this car has a good reputation for reliability. The only reported problems lie in the actual cost of the parts, rather than the issue of breaking down. Bentley as a brand has a more mixed reputation, although recent surveys seem to have shown an improvement in this respect.

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Bentley Continental

6.0 W12 GTC Auto 4WD Euro 4 2dr

£18,000

Bentley Continental 6.0 W12 GTC Auto 4WD Euro 4 2dr

Bentley Continental

6.0 W12 GTC Auto 4WD Euro 4 2dr

£19,950

Bentley CONTINENTAL 6.0 W12 GTC Auto 4WD Euro 4 2dr

Bentley CONTINENTAL

6.0 W12 GTC Auto 4WD Euro 4 2dr

£19,999

Bentley Continental 6.0 W12 GTC Auto 4WD Euro 4 2dr

Bentley Continental

6.0 W12 GTC Auto 4WD Euro 4 2dr

£21,769

Bentley CONTINENTAL 6.0 W12 GTC Auto 4WD Euro 4 2dr

Bentley CONTINENTAL

6.0 W12 GTC Auto 4WD Euro 4 2dr

£25,000

Bentley CONTINENTAL GTC 6.0 W12 GTC Auto 4WD Euro 4 2dr

Bentley CONTINENTAL GTC

6.0 W12 GTC Auto 4WD Euro 4 2dr

£27,965

Bentley Continental 6.0 W12 GTC Auto 4WD Euro 4 2dr

Bentley Continental

6.0 W12 GTC Auto 4WD Euro 4 2dr

£27,990

Bentley CONTINENTAL 6.0 W12 GTC Auto 4WD Euro 4 2dr

Bentley CONTINENTAL

6.0 W12 GTC Auto 4WD Euro 4 2dr

£27,995

Bentley Continental 6.0 W12 GTC Auto 4WD Euro 4 2dr

Bentley Continental

6.0 W12 GTC Auto 4WD Euro 4 2dr

£27,995

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