Vehicle inspections

Post by **FrankM83** » Mon May 11, 2009 3:28 pm

HI all If I don't manage to find anyone to go and see a TF for me I found a company Dekra Vehicle inspections, is it worth paying 99quid for them to go and see the vehicle for me? Thanks

Post by **ASL642** » Mon May 11, 2009 3:38 pm

If you can find out the location of the vehicle i am sure someone could take a look on your behalf

Post by **FrankM83** » Mon May 11, 2009 9:59 pm

yes it in Swindon , wiltshire I would greatly appreciate that!! am ready to pay also!

Post by **bmcecosse** » Mon May 11, 2009 10:42 pm

First move - get the seller to send you lots of pictures (and then share them with us) - and do a vehicle check to find out if it has been crashed/rebuilt - and/or has any Finance outstanding on it! There are LOADS of MGFs for sale - so no need to jump at the first one !

Post by **FrankM83** » Mon May 11, 2009 10:51 pm

have been looking for quite a while now this is the one

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1021816.htm

how do a check? was told I cold do it by DVLA but how exactly any links?

Post by **d_harris** » Mon May 11, 2009 11:19 pm

http://www.hpicheck.com/newfrontend/

Post by **FrankM83** » Mon May 11, 2009 11:20 pm

Thanks Dan

seems I can't do it! as I am from Malta and it keeps askign for a valid UK address!

Post by **d_harris** » Mon May 11, 2009 11:22 pm

http://www.hpicheck.com/newfrontend/

or, theres a service here called my text check. you text the registration and it comes back with a report. Costs £3 I've just done one on that car tho.

MG TF 135 Sprint
VIN ****1985
1.8
Oct 02
2 Owners
No Colour Changes
Not Stolen
Not Scrapped

We have no record of PO52VNB being subject to a total loss claim by insurers

Post by **FrankM83** » Mon May 11, 2009 11:26 pm

Thanks for that give me a paypall address so I'll pay the 3 quid you put out!

Post by **d_harris** » Mon May 11, 2009 11:28 pm

Then I'll pay you the postage for that wheel clamp

Theres no need

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue May 12, 2009 12:21 am

It even tells you on the advert page how to run an HPI check! But it does look a nice car - although quite 'optimistically' priced I think. Agree a price before flying over - and get the seller to meet you at the airport in the car! If you find any problems -either re-negotiate, or walk away. tell him you have 3 other cars to see if he quibbles. Car sales here are really really down at the moment - you should be able to get a very good deal. How will you then get it home ?

Post by **FrankM83** » Tue May 12, 2009 4:11 am

I might be driving it, depends if I find a co driver! if not off to northampton to ship it over, thanks for the tips! I did notice the price! but cheaper cars tend to have much higher mileage, and I'd prefer to pay a bit more for lower mileage it's still a vey good price to what I would get in Malta!