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The worst one I've come across is my wife's Suzuki (one previous owner) which was always main-dealer serviced from new, although we actually bought it from an independent dealer. We recently had a problem with brake fade... when my trusted independent mechanic looked at it he reckons the brake fluid had *never* been changed, despite it having been through at least one and probably two services where that should have been done.
Slightly less serious, my daughter had her Kia serviced at the Kia main dealer recently (necessary to keep the 7-year warranty valid), and when it came back they had ticked a box marked "all wheels removed, inspected, refitted and re-torqued". No they didn't... or not unless they could have replaced the cable ties I fitted to hold the wheel trims on with identically old and dirty ones! So what else didn't they do, that they ticked?
Speaking from experience of having bought about half a dozen cars from small independent dealers over the last 20 or so years, and a couple from main dealers... main dealers are utter cowboys. Stay away, and go to a small independent with a good reputation - they're not all crooks, check online reviews - and who offers a warranty that you *don't* pay extra for to a third-party company, they're usually not worth the paper they're printed on either.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
in the past i have owned brand new and nearly new and tbh unles you are image concious about it, this is the most economical way to go, no monthly charges or expensive servicing.
My last Volvo but one is still going strong in the hands of my bass player, who I sold it to for a hundred quid four years ago after I fancied a change. I'd only paid 250 a couple of years before that. If he is unlucky enough to get an expensive fault he can just walk away.
Unless you get a new job which requires a massive commute, don't waste multiple thousands on simple transport, there's simply no need these days.
apart from brakes and tyres I think you’ll have a hard time adapting to the world of plastic covers and diagnostic plugs.
The older Honda Civic diesels where chain driven , decent mpg and quick-ish.
My Octavia estate did 56 to the gallon and had a huge boot.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
If my friend’s car is anything to go by, they’re also indestructible - that one of his was treated with utter contempt and just soldiered on with 150,000 showing on the clock.
Hope the job scene is looking up for you Emp!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47715415
So…get a big V8 now and put it in a garage, it will be worth a lot more in 10 years !
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I’ve found a few that look decent but are in far-flung locations, so I’ve thought of a plan... Find one, pay for one of these “dial a mechanic” type inspections and, if the report is good then catch a train to wherever it is and drive it back. Worst case scenario is I’ve lost the inspection fee and a train ticket.
Chips are "Plant-based" no matter how you cook them
Donald Trump needs kicking out of a helicopter
I'm personally responsible for all global warming