Accident damage cars.for 10 pts?
HOWEVER found out it was a cat C damage, but replaced with vauxhall parts including drive shaft , suspension and panels..fully repaired now..
Is it still worth buying for £3900?its 38k on clock..and what should i look out for when inspecting it and test driving it tomorow?
THANK YOU
Answers:
Category c repair is fine, just get it checked over by the aa or rac. Check the chassis numbers match all over the car, check the tyres for even wear and tear, check for rust in the usual places, under the wheel arches etc, make sure all the electrics work, if its had a new drive shaft fitted, make sure you go round plenty of hard corners to check its fitted correctly and not knocking.
If its a genuine deal, the seller can show you the log book, mot, any service history etc. If its a dealer ask to see a copy of the hpi report and a copy of the repair report or receipt. You want to make sure the suspension was repaired 100% correctly, they should have a copy of all the results of post-repair testing available for you to see.
I think the price is too high, but you havent said what engine size it is, this obviously makes a difference. check out www.autotrader.co.uk for comparison. take copies of any comparable cars you find so you can haggle with the dealer to get the price down.
Things like air con and full electric windows make a difference in price, but not that much.
The mileage seems low. Look at the rubber on the accelorator and brake pedals - how much wear has it had? if its well worn, its probably done more mileage than indicated the car has probably had the clock fixed. if the pedal rubbers are brand new, this is also a sign the seller could be hiding the true mileage.
If its genuine mileage, then it will probably only have had one or two owners. The log book will tell you how many owners its had. A lot of owners would indicate it should have a higher mileage.
All the best!
AVOID it like the plague
step away from the car!
wouldn't touch the thing with a barge pole, keep on looking
sounds dodgy to me!
seems like everyone else had the right idea.
BUT if you really like the car get it inspected by a professional before putting in an offer.
If you have 3900 to spend on a car then set your sights alot higher!!
RUN, don't walk! away from the thing. Unless you really want it. Expect the unexpected, and remember we told you so.
join the AA for 40 quid and they will check it for you. if your not a mechanic dont risk it.
It could be like a cut and shut job so be very careful you could be driving down the road one day and your car may fall apart be careful i know it cheap but is your life worth that amount or is it worth more, its your choice at the end of the day.
Sure, Fixed with quality parts.You can always tell if you test drive for a long time.Take your time getting the feel of the car and do not let a saleman or whoever rides with you make you take a quick trip. This is usually a ploy for you not to find out that the car has problems.
dont even go there!!
Find out the retail and trade prices of a normal car of that age and mileage.If the damage has been repaired to first class standards you should pay at most The TRADE price but preferably less. Oviously you have to assertain that the work on the car has been absolutely faultless and only a professional will be able to do this in this case. In other words this one of the instances where a third party RAC inspection is essential. I would in fact ask the seller to pay for this and if he shows any reluctance then it would be right to walk away. If your common sense inspection tomorrow doesn't reaveal anything untoward then you can ask the seller to pay for a more detailed RAC inspection ,then if the inspection comes out to your satisfaction and the price is right ,no problems.
is it the '888' edition? if not a straight one can be had for a lot less than that.
if it drives well and been repaired properly by an approved repairer then go for it.
phone up the last owner and ask them what the actual damage was and why they didnt have the car back.
If it is Cat C then it must be VIC tested at an approved VOSA station before a new V5 is issued.
It will be noted on the V5 that this has been done and then there will be no problem. (does tend to devalue the car though)
If it has not been done then insist that the seller has it done before you touch it..costs about £40 (ish)
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