Looking for an old bus.

[eggsarascal]

Used to do view to purchase inspections ....

 

1) when you get there read all the paperwork THOROUGHLY try to get its history into your head , what mileage was it doing each year, if there is a period with no miles, try to find out why, could have been in bodyshop for six months

 

2) look at body gaps, should be parallel , if any out why,

 

3) look for uneven tyre wear - measure horizontal distance between tyre and wheelarch - how many fingers will be accurate enough to show serious problems ....most important between front wheels and door post side -- should be same on both sides -- if not is one wheel back?

 

4) is the wear on pedal rubbers consistent with mileage

 

5) ditto trim and interior

 

6) open bonnet ......just look .... I hate signs of overheating, look for rusty water stains, look on inner wheel arches and down by chassis legs ...down radiator ....personally I'd walk away from car that shows signs of overheating

 

7) look for oil leaks ......pull out dipstick and smell.....does it smelled burned

 

8) look at bolt heads on engine, have they been undone recently? Ditto screw heads

 

9) ditto screw heads on bodywork - if wing has been off why

 

10) check coolant, any signs of oil in it?

 

11) engine should be cold, get it started and look around head gasket, any signs of fluid leakage -- alloy heads will leak for few seconds and then seal as head warms up and tightens joints, a slight weep on starting is sign gasket on way out, will seal in less than a minute so be quick looking

 

12) check every electrical switch, electric windows, etc etc

 

13) glass check for chips n scratches.....if your really fussy the manufacturers put codes on the glass, check they are consistent on all windows, if one differs has the car been broken into , possible abuse by thieves

 

14) drive the car and check everything - I'm crap at hearing what wrong during a test drive, but look for obvious, excessive pedal travel, pulling breaks, gear changes, noisy wheel bearings ( cheap reair)

 

15) look at brake discs are they corroded?

 

Your sort of getting there now

I'd say any major problem = walk away

 

If seller starts talking to you whilst looking at it wonder if he's trying to distract you --- go back and check what you were looking at when he interrupted

 

If you have a large mirror take it with you ( old dressing table mirror is 110%) lie it on floor under carand inspect underside ...amazing how good this is

 

I hated doing this easy to miss something big

We saw brand new sierra sold from ford main agent, that was two cars welded together

Not found till stone chips on red bonnet came through blue

Fooled main agent that it was new car ...bought cheap through the trade

 

Goog luck

I know it's hard to say from the pictures! But what's it worth? He just mailed me through eBay telling me that he is going to pull the Ad tonight if he don't get £.... For it........anyone got a Parkers/ glass's guide kicking about?

[mendiplogs]

I know it's hard to say from the pictures! But what's it worth? He just mailed me through eBay telling me that he is going to pull the Ad tonight if he don't get £.... For it........anyone got a Parkers/ glass's guide kicking about?

 

Hi eggs just tell what we said mate on price thanks Jon ps can you put pics up CIDDER on it way thanks Jon

[eggsarascal]

Hi eggs just tell what we said mate on price thanks Jon ps can you put pics up CIDDER on it way thanks Jon

 

He's pulled it off eBay mate......spoke to him, sounds a tidy old truck, unfortunately he's another one of life's dreamers.

[mendiplogs]

He's pulled it off eBay mate......spoke to him, sounds a tidy old truck, unfortunately he's another one of life's dreamers.

 

Hi eggs just ring offer what you said let him seat on it thanks Jon

[mendiplogs]

I'm on the look out for an old 4x4. The one I'm looking at is a Navara on a 04 plate. 66k miles, full service history. This one looks to good to be true!

 

What are the best checks that can be done to make sure it is ligit?

 

VIN plate, engine number, HPI.....what else should I be looking for?

 

Hi eggs come on mate get of them RR SPORTS you got the money mate can not take it with you :thumbup1:thanks see you soon Jon

[eggsarascal]

Hi eggs come on mate get of them RR SPORTS you got the money mate can not take it with you :thumbup1:thanks see you soon Jon

 

Your right mate I can't take it with me.......I ain't going to spunk it mind.

[mendiplogs]

Your right mate I can't take it with me.......I ain't going to spunk it mind.

 

Hi eggs tell the chap re truck what you said on price and he may back to you thanks Jon

[raafbeard]

What's your offer and what did he want? Pm me if you want..

I brought mine 2 years ago and there are a lot of rubbish ones out there

[gensetsteve]

I would do a search locally and not be too fussy on make. Most trucks now fall apart in one way or another. Go for genuine trucks with few owners well serviced in good condition. Most low mileage trucks I look at are hanging because they been clocked my best vehicles have been one owner 160,000 motorway miles and full service history. I would rather spend an extra grand locally and get a slightly better truck than spend 2 days looking at sheds. Auto trader always looks cheaper and more genuine than the scrap on ebay.

[mendiplogs]

I'm on the look out for an old 4x4. The one I'm looking at is a Navara on a 04 plate. 66k miles, full service history. This one looks to good to be true!

 

What are the best checks that can be done to make sure it is ligit?

 

VIN plate, engine number, HPI.....what else should I be looking for?

 

Hi eggs did the chap get back to you mate thanks Jon