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Buying from main dealer that is not local to me

  • 24-10-2012 9:52am
    #1
    Noiz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29 ✭


    Been looking for a car for a while and finally found one that has the spec/colour that I want but the car is from a main Toyota dealer that is about two hours drive from where I live. The car is 2008 costs about 11K and comes with 12 month warranty.

    Is it worth travelling down for the car or should I just continue my wait and search. Basically I just worry that if there is problem with the car I think I'll be stuck even it does come with a year warranty.


Comments

  • #2
    racso1975
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,273 ✭✭✭racso1975


    if it's a warranty from a main Toyota dealer does that not mean it is covered by all Toyota dealerships?


  • #3
    MuppetCheck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,865 ✭✭✭✭MuppetCheck


    If it's from a Toyota dealer the warranty can be claimed on in any Toyota dealer should you need to. I wouldn't worry about travelling to get the right car.


  • #4
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,360 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    A Toyota used car warranty is valid throughout the country's Toyota dealer network. Just verify with the garage that it is a Toyota used warranty and not exclusive to the specific dealer.


  • #5
    Noiz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29 ✭Noiz


    Thanks for the replies everyone. I shall give them a call :)


  • #6
    pete4130
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,944 ✭✭✭pete4130


    It's only 2 hours which isn't a lot. Just make sure its a nationwide warranty and you're all good.

    The last vehicle I bought was a 1 way, 4.5 hour flight away with a 4 day/3000 km drive home with a private seller for an 18 year old Toyota with 300k Km on the clock!


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  • #7
    GavMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,930 ✭✭✭GavMan


    pete4130 wrote: »
    It's only 2 hours which isn't a lot. Just make sure its a nationwide warranty and you're all good.

    It's probably a lot if for some reason the car is not driving or can't be driven that far for a repair.

    Yes you could get it towed, but then you have to inconvenience someone for a lift there.

    OP, get the dealer to clarify and if it is nationwide, get it in writing


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