Getting a banger to work on
Discussion
As I am currently studying mechanics ( soon to be level three ) and love messing with cars.. I want a cheap banger to practice on over the summer. Odd jobs like taking the drop links out and then putting them back in, shock absorbers, mess around with the brakes, interior trim etc.
Any advice on which would be the best way ?Perhaps autotrader and find anything in the local area which runs and has MOT, for lets say under a grand. Would that be best?
In regards to insurance the vehicle will be off the road but I'd need insurance to drive it home just on the day, how is the best way for the insurance and possibly tax.
Any input would be appreciated
Thanks
Any advice on which would be the best way ?Perhaps autotrader and find anything in the local area which runs and has MOT, for lets say under a grand. Would that be best?
In regards to insurance the vehicle will be off the road but I'd need insurance to drive it home just on the day, how is the best way for the insurance and possibly tax.
Any input would be appreciated
Thanks
GreenV8S said:
That is going to mean spending actual money on a car you never expect to use, and which you will probably scrap as a pile of bits.
Seems to me that if you definitely don't plan to actually use it, you'd be better off buying a non-runner. They will vary from effectively worthless to worth their weight in scrap. You could probably pick one up locally for the cost of borrowing a trailer.
The sort of work you're describing might keep you entertained for a few hours over a weekend but hardly seems worth the bother of buying a car and then disposing of it. It's your time and money at the end of the day, but I think you're over estimating the amount of usefull experience you stand to gain from this.
Thanks for the input guys.Seems to me that if you definitely don't plan to actually use it, you'd be better off buying a non-runner. They will vary from effectively worthless to worth their weight in scrap. You could probably pick one up locally for the cost of borrowing a trailer.
The sort of work you're describing might keep you entertained for a few hours over a weekend but hardly seems worth the bother of buying a car and then disposing of it. It's your time and money at the end of the day, but I think you're over estimating the amount of usefull experience you stand to gain from this.
The reason I said runner and MOT is because I have much more chance being able to shift it afterwards. It would probably be detrimental to get a non runner because when I'm finished with it, nobody will want to buy it and I'd have to pay to get rid of it ( costing me more in the long run )
You are correct, I won't be driving it as I have a daily runner which I never mess with. It won't be a pile of bits, as I'll be taking parts off and putting them back on again to expand my skills with cars.
I've looked at day insurance ( to drive the motor back to mine ) and is only about £25.
Edited by MakaveliX on Saturday 27th April 17:58
Found a good one. Or two.
Clio 2005 Runner with MOT for a year from a local garage for just under £900
Found a clio 2005 non runner which the seller says can be delivered for £250 ( excluding the delivery )
I side with the runner as I can move it around if needed and sell it afterwards .. but what do you guys think ?
Can post links if needed
Clio 2005 Runner with MOT for a year from a local garage for just under £900
Found a clio 2005 non runner which the seller says can be delivered for £250 ( excluding the delivery )
I side with the runner as I can move it around if needed and sell it afterwards .. but what do you guys think ?
Can post links if needed
Edited by MakaveliX on Monday 29th April 18:22
Edited by MakaveliX on Monday 29th April 18:43
GreenV8S said:
Cleo. Set yourself the target of getting it road legal. It'll take more time and money than the car is worth, but you will either achieve something useful or at least not have lost as much.
Thanks so you think it’s best to get the non runner ? It will cost £290 including delivery and once I’m done I can get it scrapped hopefully
The runner is £900 which is very cheap as they generally go for just over a grand on auto trader. Gamble is, hoping someone would buy it afterward.
Edited by MakaveliX on Tuesday 30th April 08:45
98elise said:
Where abouts are you? I have an old low mileage Rover 25 for sale with a fresh MOT 
Not far from Coventryanyoldcardave said:
Where in the world are you?, got a yard full of running, driving, tested cars, mainly Ford, but a few others, Fiat 500, Clio, all for a grand or less, and can be delivered, and more will come this week and every week.
Not far from Coventry.Interested in anything under £500 really. Would need delivered.
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