Are their any catches when buying from them and what percentage above the average price would you expect to pay for the extra service level they are offering ?

I have gleaned the following over the phone this evening, not had a chance to inspect vehicle yet.

They say they have just given the vehicle a full 40k service, issued a new mot and it has 6 mths tax to run. Mileage is 10k under the average for a 5 yr old car and I am told it is in excellent condition. Two previous owners, full service history, they sold it to last owner, who has sold it back to them.

They say they give a no quibble 12 month guarantee for parts and labour (except for perishables) and that they don't exclude repairing or replacing parts on the basis that they would be deemed to have worn out on an average vehicle of that age and mileage.

I don't mind paying a bit over the odds if they do what it says on their tin.

However I have a suspicious mind after previous experiences in buying fromback street independents whose guarantees aren't worth the paper they are written on once you return to them and they
invoke the small print.

Is there any real way to ascertain the full service and should I press to speak to previous owner? (mainly to ascertain that their story of respectable retired golf playing gentleman is true)





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Why dont people accept these days that mechanical components wear out just like they always have
Its seems that many people think that a code read can replace worn metal bits
Strange times
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My son has lived in Brighton for the last 4 years and consequently I've got quite used to the run from Gloucestershire - but I've always avoided Bank Holidays for obvious reasons. I need to go down on Sunday (the only day we are both free) to deliver quite a bulky item to him so the train is not an option.

I normally just do M4 (join at Bath) thenM25/M23/A23 and it's normally ok unless there's an accident but I have been caught in summer months by long tailbacks on the A23 at the junction of the A27.

Looking at the map I think I could avoid this by leaving the A23 at Hickstead and going around Burgess Hill on the ring road and then Hassocks, Ditching, and over the South Downs past something called Ditching Beacon (?) and then then into Brighton (but avoiding the London Road) or head up via Falmer (by the University) and down to the coast entering Brighton from the east which is where I need to be as he lives just off the front by Kemp Town.

Anybody local -ish and can give any advice wether this is likely to be clear or any other useful route advice for this B/H Sunday? I'll need to arrive in time for lunch and will start the return about 6 i expect.

thanks

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Getting a New Golf next Tues as part of Scrappage Scheme.

Have chosen Solid Black Paint as colour (I begrudge paying VW £400 for metallic paint that costs them a quid or two).

Is it best to buy detailing products (Polish/Waxes,etc), then clean and protect straight away, or will the factory coat protect the car for the first few months.

Car was built in Germany at end of July.

Does anyone have recommendations for a good wax for Solid Black paint that lasts a long time.

Also any recommendations for a good alloy wheel sealant to help protect the wheels?

Thanks for any suggestions.

njsb


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Dear members of this society,

I am viewing a 'W' reg Jimny today as a 'dog' vehicle for my Labrador activities. It is an Auto with 110k under it's belt. It will be over a pit for a proper viewing etc. Apart from the obvious is anybody aware of any little foibles that I should be aware of. I think I recall a comment in the dark and distant past of having to change something in the fuel tank!!?? at this age. I know that sounds a bit vague, bit I have a niggle in my memory somewhere.

All help appreciated as usual. By the way it's a £1,000

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