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Car viewing, the next step

  • 12-08-2012 9:31pm
    #1
    macken04
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 364 ✭✭


    Hi all,
    I am viewing a car tomorrow, a Toyota Aygo. After much reading of this forum i am happy to give it an initial investigation, however if that is successful I want a mechanic to check over it. Does anyone know what my best bet may be? Would I be best contacting a toyta dealer or any local mechanic?

    Thanks
    Dave


Comments

  • #2
    andyseadog
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,412 ✭✭✭andyseadog


    are you looking to buy it as a private sale or from a garage?


  • #3
    Jimbob 83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭Jimbob 83


    Make sure and bring a friend in a Skoda Octavia so you can bring it home :)


  • #4
    macken04
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 364 ✭✭macken04


    This is a private sale. It was NcT less than a month ago.


  • #5
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    If it were me i'd post up the location of the car and ask for recommendations of a local mechanic.


  • #6
    andyseadog
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,412 ✭✭✭andyseadog


    macken04 wrote: »
    This is a private sale. It was NcT less than a month ago.

    have you done a history report first?

    this is much cheaper than a mechanical checkover and gives you the option to back out earlier and costing less money if the car is a dud.

    i'd do a full motorcheck report on it for €35 and if it's all clean on that, then i'd pay for an inspection. i think motorcheck sells mechanical inspections too, a little expensive though.


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  • #7
    macken04
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 364 ✭✭macken04


    Thanks. I will definitely pay for the cartel check after the initial inspection.

    Two other things have now crept up. The aygo appears to have a common problem with the water pump and clutch both failing prior to what may be considered a reasonable period. Should I be concerned about this or anyone else know more?


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