remote car inspection

[thinfourth2]

Looking at a car for the other half which is at the other end of the country.

Now obviously i can't pop round and have a look and it is from an independant car dealer who i wouldn't trust as he is an car dealer.

So what is the best way to get it checked over.

I went down the AA inspection route years ago who pointed out a few small dents and broken bit of trim and completely missed the shot brakes, dead wishbone bushes and radiator leak.

Now have the AA improved or is there another method?

[Lanby]

Use a local (to seller) specialist in that make.

It would help if you told us what sort of car and where as the answer will vary if it's a Polo or a Ferrari

[thinfourth2]

A forester in southampton