AA/RAC inspections - worth it?

[adingley84]

Ok so I'm in the market for an Astra Vxr and will probably buy privately.

Has anyone got any good/bad experiences of having AA/RAC inspections? Is it just £170 down the pan for nothing, or worth it?

I've started a couple of threads that have been so useful in helping me to decide to 1) buy privately so I can get a feel for the previous owner and their likliness to have thrashed it's balls off. 2) Dont bother with an aftermarket warranty. ..they're generally useless.
FYI. - http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Edited by adingley84 on Friday 19th December 01:59

[adingley84]

Oh wow I really wasn't expecting such negative views about them.

My theory was to spot the problem and so avoid or be prepared to claim on a warranty, ensuring the issue will be covered.

So advice so far is:
Buy private
Don't get an inspection
Don't get a warranty

Obviously I'll use my own eyeballs and look/feel for any issues, just seems a risky approach?!

[adingley84]

Well it couldn't be clearer, i'll pass on the inspection and pocket the £170 I would have paid for a rainy day.

Invaluable advice guys, I'll simply sharpen my eyeballs and trust my own judgement and inspection.