B7 RS4 - pre-purchase inspection
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Hi
I'm currently on the search for a 2006/2007 B7 RS4 Avant. My primary critera are mileage (sub 40k would be ideal) and colour (Daytona Grey) and ideally with the standard sport seats rather than the buckets.
I have found what appears to be the perfect car being sold privately and, while I'm not totally put off by a private sale, I obviously have some reservations. I will make sure the usual checks are carried out (hpi, mileage, insurance etc), and I am fairly well read on the common faults with the B7 RS4. I haven't seen any of the paperwork yet, but will be looking very closely at the maintenance history (claimed to be full Audi main dealer).
My question relates to pre-purchase inspections - does anyone know if Audi will do this for a car they are not selling themselves? Would you recommend the RAC inspection or are there any other Audi/performance car specialists that you have used who provide this service?
Thanks in advance for your advice.
James
I'm currently on the search for a 2006/2007 B7 RS4 Avant. My primary critera are mileage (sub 40k would be ideal) and colour (Daytona Grey) and ideally with the standard sport seats rather than the buckets.
I have found what appears to be the perfect car being sold privately and, while I'm not totally put off by a private sale, I obviously have some reservations. I will make sure the usual checks are carried out (hpi, mileage, insurance etc), and I am fairly well read on the common faults with the B7 RS4. I haven't seen any of the paperwork yet, but will be looking very closely at the maintenance history (claimed to be full Audi main dealer).
My question relates to pre-purchase inspections - does anyone know if Audi will do this for a car they are not selling themselves? Would you recommend the RAC inspection or are there any other Audi/performance car specialists that you have used who provide this service?
Thanks in advance for your advice.
James
jc81 said:
Thanks for the advice.
Jeremyc - I'm in SW London and the car is in Hampshire - nr Southampton.
I too am in SW London, and Audi VW Specialists in Leatherhead look after my B7 RS4. The proprietor is an Audi trained technician of the old school, and might be an option for an inspection.Jeremyc - I'm in SW London and the car is in Hampshire - nr Southampton.
If it's the 'two previous owners' (so that'll be 3 owners on the V5) and 'selling on behalf of someone else' then it is wise to be cautious. I don't know the car, it could be a perfect buy, but I think that you are wise to get an inspection. I know of a couple of independents you could consider...
I was pleased with http://www.abtechavssltd.com/ who, although I booked in for pads/discs all round, were honest enough to point out that the rears didn't need changing.
I have also heard good reports of http://www.brookspeed.com/Audi.htm.
I was pleased with http://www.abtechavssltd.com/ who, although I booked in for pads/discs all round, were honest enough to point out that the rears didn't need changing.
I have also heard good reports of http://www.brookspeed.com/Audi.htm.
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