As bad as it looks?

[V8Hunter]

Why?

 

[flat-12]

The road rash at the rear doors looks normal for a black car - which shows EVERYTHING. I don't know the year of the car, but it's at least 6 years old....I'd say it looks pretty good. I concur with Dickygrace....leave the rash as is because it will just happen again.

 

[ChrisQP09]

Why?

I think the AA or similar might be a little more ‘authentic’ than Russian enterprises.

 

[ChrisQP09]

The road rash at the rear doors looks normal for a black car - which shows EVERYTHING. I don't know the year of the car, but it's at least 6 years old....I'd say it looks pretty good. I concur with Dickygrace....leave the rash as is because it will just happen again.

I agree, its 2009.

 

[V8Hunter]

I think the AA or similar might be a little more ‘authentic’ than Russian enterprises.

Used them twice and my friends and they’re genuine and will give you a better report than any AA or RAC

 

[ChrisQP09]

Used them twice and my friends and they’re genuine and will give you a better report than any AA or RAC

Fair enough, excuse my ignorance in that case and thanks.

 

[V8Hunter]

They give you a 12 page report detailing every different aspect of the car and tell you if it’s launched/remapped etc. Paint quality and how prone it will be to bubbling

 

[granturismo]

To be honest with these cars I think it doesnt even need to be full PPI. You need to get it on a ramp and check subframe for rust and suspension/brakes. This along with either engine number post variator fix or cold start check for tapping and everything else is relatively easily fixable and not scary in my view.

 

[cheshiremaserati]

Paying £500 for no gain is nothing. I know people who stumped up 3 PPI's on Porsche inspections (c£1000) that didnt get a green light to purchase. Then they decided to buy from a Porsche main dealer for the 2 year warranty and knowing it had been through a full 111 point inspection and anything from that has been fixed as well as cosmetic respray to sort stone chips and machine polish to remove swirls, all carried out at a Porsche-approved bodyshop. That warranty alone (the best there is) costs a few thousand! They realised that after burning a grand on PPI's. So something to put things in perspective and consider?

My honest advice if you are keen on this car from this supplier is to pay his £200 to have a PPI through Migliore or Graypaul (neither of whom I vouch for as I have never used them or spoken to) and wait for the report. Then you can decide.

From the dealer's perspective, he is gonna expect you to knock him down on price to cover whatever the PPI reveals so he is being reasonable in asking you to cover his costs for transporting the vehicle there and back for a PPI.

Buying these cars sunny-side-up can be a very costly mistake. The AA or RAC inspection is a complete waste of money.

 

[mjheathcote]

Unfortunately the seller will just wait for another potential buyer that is not as cautious as you rather than spend money on transport.
The reality is with the car being 10 years old, there will be issues somewhere and the seller will know this and as a result the chance of you bailing out will be potentially high in his view.
Unless it is the perfect spec/price for yourself, I'd move on to a more accommodating seller.

 

[Geo]

It's an "ten" year old car and if the gravel rash is the only issue ask for a few quid off, buy some colour polish and use the vehicle. That way it won't bother you so much when you get another couple of chips in the paint.

 

[Chrisb2015]

Well if it doesn't check out, I will be out £500 with the PPI cost too! I understand the balancing act here but £500 is a lot of dough for nothing to be gained. I can however live with £250 from the AA etc if the car didn't check out.

I have had two cars fail on PPI resulting in me not purchasing. I tend to view it as an insurance premium I had to pay to protect myself. Had I not had them done I would be facing much higher bills. So money saved ultimately albeit a little frustrating as all you are left with is a paper report.

 

[mjheathcote]

I have had two cars fail on PPI resulting in me not purchasing. I tend to view it as an insurance premium I had to pay to protect myself. Had I not had them done I would be facing much higher bills. So money saved ultimately albeit a little frustrating as all you are left with is a paper report.

I agree, it annoys me when spending £15 or so on a HPI report and then not buying car, but it has to be done!

 

[Wack61]

Having seen how dicky retails his cars and the way he treats his customers I'd only be worried about the period after any warranty dicky gave it and today.

How bad can it be , will they let you put it on a ramp and have a prod about underneath

 

[D Walker]

Instead of transporting the car, why don’t you ask if you’re inspector will travel to do the inspection. Assuming there are ramps etc available.

 

[cheshiremaserati]

But an inspector will charge mileage at HMRC rate of £0.45 per mile or an hourly travel rate or a combination of the two PLUS the inspection fee! Remember the Golden Rule: he who has the gold makes the rules. In this case the inspector with his intellect and experience of inspecting a car and the seller who has the gold nugget that is to be purchased.

 

[Hurricane52]

If the spec is what you’re after, the lesser defects can be put right as and when. If the spec doesn’t stack up for you, I’d walk away. Hope it all works out.