Is it worth getting an AA/RAC inspection

Posted By: Anonymous

Is it worth getting an AA/RAC inspection - 24/01/2006 01:49

Is it worth getting a AA or ARC inspection prior to purchase would it be a waste of time - what do you think?

I suppose ideal would be getting a specialist garage to check it out but getting a quick apointment might be difficult. Anyone got any experience?

Posted By: bockers

Re: Is it worth getting an AA/RAC inspection - 24/01/2006 02:03

Well its better than nothing but how about asking some coupe owners here. Where is the Coupe you are looking at?

An HPI check is probably a good idea too.

JOhn

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Is it worth getting an AA/RAC inspection - 24/01/2006 02:29

My first coupe was inspected by L&M as the seller lived nearby and was happy to take it in for me. Cost me around £60 for a good mechanical look over and report

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Is it worth getting an AA/RAC inspection - 24/01/2006 02:48

Quote:

Well its better than nothing but how about asking some coupe owners here. Where is the Coupe you are looking at?
JOhn

Am just getting organised as I have got to flog the VW first but I live in 7oaks kent so will be looking around that sort o area.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Is it worth getting an AA/RAC inspection - 24/01/2006 03:30

Yeah definitely get it HPI'd as well. You could also try Torque Italia (Barbz) - He's in Croydon - Probably the nearest specialist to Sevenoaks.

I'm relatively nearby (Hither Green) and happy to give you a hand looking. Drop me a PM if you like.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Is it worth getting an AA/RAC inspection - 24/01/2006 05:10

Thanks Neal - might do when I see something I fancy

Posted By: Rog20VT

Re: Is it worth getting an AA/RAC inspection - 24/01/2006 05:17

RAC/AA inspections are a COMPLETE waste of money.

the amount of cars ive had it that have had these, and i find sh1t loads that the AA man missed (couldnt even pick up cracked brake lines).

they are great for a ford fiesta, not so great for other cars.

get a specialist to look at it.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Is it worth getting an AA/RAC inspection - 24/01/2006 05:38

I guess you r Powerfiat Rog?

Do you do inspections? if so how much and how much warning would you need? Thanks

Posted By: simonj

Re: Is it worth getting an AA/RAC inspection - 24/01/2006 09:14

Yep, my RAC inspection was pretty useless, when talking to the inspector on the phone, he said it was only the second Coupe he'd inspected. There was nothing wrong with the car, more Coupe-specific then it wouldn't have been picked up.

Definitely get it HPI'd though.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Is it worth getting an AA/RAC inspection - 25/01/2006 16:59

Im with Rog on this one - only good thing with AA is the HPI and mileage check but its the insurance that seems to be king just in case you end up with a 'donkey'.

Get one of the longer termers or have a word with one of the specialist to org a once over, the long termer will probably be able to point you in any direct interms of driving feel and faults but that will by no means give you an indication of mechancial condition that a specialist would.

Posted By: Jimbo

Re: Is it worth getting an AA/RAC inspection - 26/01/2006 07:46

The AA had a poor track record with car inspections so they no longer offer the service, you get redirected to a private company who charge you £140 for the pleasure !

I'd take it to Rog or Barbz if they have time to look it over for you .

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Is it worth getting an AA/RAC inspection - 10/02/2006 21:34

Hi All,

Am looking at buying a car from L&M, would this cover the above?