Is this a sign of a collision?

[jay44]

hiya,

i've uploaded an image to a temporary website, as you can't post images here. could you tell me if those white marks are signs of an accident?



cheers!

Edited by jay44 on Sunday 29th March 00:22

[jay44]

uploaded in PNG, website changed format. any advice regarding the image?

[jay44]

cheers!!

[jay44]

If that is a good enough of an indicator to stay well away from the car, or to just accept it's a used car and buy it anyway

[jay44]

It's a ZR and I'm aware they're not the most reliable of cars, but that's the car that tickles my fancy. Going to see it tomorrow, just a bit concerned this wasn't mentioned to me whilst I inquired about it. Would this be recorded on the service history/v5 by chance?

I'm an absolute noobie at buying cars so don't know much at all

[jay44]

I'll be taking my brother with me, who is very familiar with motors and will be able to spot many things, especially under the bonnet. The car does come with FSH - and if after having an inspection, it all seems okay, I'll run the HPI check. Think that's the best way to go about it.

As for peoples advice, thanks for all that, very helpful. Just thought it might be like a CAT D where there is unseen secondary damage, but you've all made it clear it's only a light scuff - and that won't stop me buying it if the rest is all fine

[jay44]

thanks everyone

signs the head gasket had blown, coolant was contaminated too - staying well away and looking elsewhere!

[jay44]

Chris1255 said:

OP, this might be of use:

http://www.aronline.co.uk/blogs/facts-and-figures/...

bookmarked for future use, thank you!

[jay44]

BritishRacinGrin said:

jay44 said:

I'll be taking my brother with me, who is very familiar with motors and will be able to spot many things, especially under the bonnet.

Is this the same brother who told you to get a Peugeot 307 because it'll be 'reliable'?

- as it happens, he did tell me to stay away from it, especially for electrical issues it has. i just got fed up of him advising me against all my suggestions so that's the one i went for (at the time). never bothered to repost that i forgot about that / correct people as it would've just caused further pointless debate!

anonymous said:

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OP needs to make decisions for himself, actually

I'm after a ZR as it's one of few hatchbacks that firstly have over 100hp, that cost under £1.5k(ish) and i actually like the look of (facelifted, mk2)