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Mazda mechanic to do pre-purchase check - South Dublin

  • 23-02-2011 11:04am
    #1
    Dools2007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 182 ✭✭


    Hi,

    Looking for a mechanic, preferably one with Mazda experience to take a look at a Mazda 6 either today or tomorrow in the South Dublin area.

    Cars service history checks out and is low mileage so should be ok but just looking for some peace of mind.

    If you know anyone in this area, please let me know.

    Cheers,

    D


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  • #2
    Ardennes1944
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,238 ✭✭✭Ardennes1944


    going to look at a mazda 6 myself in dublin aswell, probably around the redcow area. if anyone knows another mazda dealer near here i would be grateful also.


  • #3
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Tip: don't buy the diesel, 02 - 06 btw.

    If it's the petrol one: fine, nice car.

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #4
    Dools2007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 182 ✭✭Dools2007


    galwaytt wrote: »
    Tip: don't buy the diesel, 02 - 06 btw.

    If it's the petrol one: fine, nice car.

    Yeah, it's the petrol model alright and everything looks to be fine / drives fine but would just like a second opinion before purchasing.

    Anyone any ideas of a good mechanic in the area to take a look at the car? Doesn't have to be a Mazda mechanic but would prefer one with some Mazda experience.


  • #5
    Dools2007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 182 ✭✭Dools2007


    Ok, so I have found these two in the area. Does anyone have experience with either

    CarsIreland.ie (Frank Fahey Centre - Naas Road) €100
    http://www.carsireland.ie/pre-sale-car-inspection-service-dublin.html?option_5_submit=More

    Check by qualified mechanic


    Carcheck (Bernard) - Naas Road €165
    250 point check by Insurance Assessor followed by written report

    Has anyone got any experience of either of these companies?


  • #6
    Ardennes1944
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,238 ✭✭✭Ardennes1944


    thanks for that link dools, could well used the 100euro one! even though i got a full check done before for 35 from a main dealer in tipp:mad:


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  • #7
    Dools2007
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 182 ✭✭Dools2007


    Deutschlandfürimmer7 wrote: »
    thanks for that link dools, could well used the 100euro one! even though i got a full check done before for 35 from a main dealer in tipp:mad:

    Yeah, rang a main dealer around here to see if they would do a check on the car and was told that they would only do so with a full service which would be around €350. Not an amount I want to fork out if I am not sure I am even buying a car.

    Strangely, a Skoda dealer (was looking at an Octavia) previously told me that he would do the check for €80. Feckin' Mazda dealers.....:D:D


  • #8
    Ardennes1944
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,238 ✭✭✭Ardennes1944


    Dools2007 wrote: »
    Yeah, rang a main dealer around here to see if they would do a check on the car and was told that they would only do so with a full service which would be around €350. Not an amount I want to fork out if I am not sure I am even buying a car.

    Strangely, a Skoda dealer (was looking at an Octavia) previously told me that he would do the check for €80. Feckin' Mazda dealers.....:D:D
    yeah some dealers (ford mostly) wont do a check on a car they havent sold as they feel they may be held accountable if something major went wrong with the car id imagine.
    toyota in killarney did one for me for 30 and ryan motors in tipp did it for 35ish. 100euro would be the most id spend really.ill ring joe duffy, msl and see what they say.


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