PPI Inspection of a car for sale at an OPC?
Discussion
Has anybody had a PPI inspection done on a car at an OPC?
Seems like there are tales of both good and not-so-good levels of service and prep from differing dealers, so I'm curious to the merits of having a car inspected prior to purchase?
Will the OPC take the stance that their 111 pt check is the reference point in terms of prep and sale standards?
Perhaps seems a little pointless to pay for an additional inspection, but with the 2 year warranty it's a good opportunity to make sure all advised remedial works are completed?
Perhaps I'm a little cynical, but where margins and hitting targets are concerned I can't imagine all dealers will put right all marginal inspection elements if they don't need to!
Seems like there are tales of both good and not-so-good levels of service and prep from differing dealers, so I'm curious to the merits of having a car inspected prior to purchase?
Will the OPC take the stance that their 111 pt check is the reference point in terms of prep and sale standards?
Perhaps seems a little pointless to pay for an additional inspection, but with the 2 year warranty it's a good opportunity to make sure all advised remedial works are completed?
Perhaps I'm a little cynical, but where margins and hitting targets are concerned I can't imagine all dealers will put right all marginal inspection elements if they don't need to!
Personally I wouldn't bother, worst case scenario is you buy from a rubbish OPC who don't give two hoots and in that case you take it to one that does and use the warranty with them instead. 
I can see why people might still want to, but for me I've enough trust (maybe foolishly placed?) that I felt comfortable buying mine from an OPC without another inspection.
I can see why people might still want to, but for me I've enough trust (maybe foolishly placed?) that I felt comfortable buying mine from an OPC without another inspection.
T2R31 said:
Has anybody had a PPI inspection done on a car at an OPC?
Seems like there are tales of both good and not-so-good levels of service and prep from differing dealers, so I'm curious to the merits of having a car inspected prior to purchase?
Will the OPC take the stance that their 111 pt check is the reference point in terms of prep and sale standards?
Perhaps seems a little pointless to pay for an additional inspection, but with the 2 year warranty it's a good opportunity to make sure all advised remedial works are completed?
Perhaps I'm a little cynical, but where margins and hitting targets are concerned I can't imagine all dealers will put right all marginal inspection elements if they don't need to!
It will be fine at the OPC. Seems like there are tales of both good and not-so-good levels of service and prep from differing dealers, so I'm curious to the merits of having a car inspected prior to purchase?
Will the OPC take the stance that their 111 pt check is the reference point in terms of prep and sale standards?
Perhaps seems a little pointless to pay for an additional inspection, but with the 2 year warranty it's a good opportunity to make sure all advised remedial works are completed?
Perhaps I'm a little cynical, but where margins and hitting targets are concerned I can't imagine all dealers will put right all marginal inspection elements if they don't need to!
My only advice would be for a turbo car to have a ppi outside the OPC first.
Ken
I would have thought that if you came across as a serious buyer they would present the car with the PPI checklist to 'help you make a decision'. OPC would have to stand behind a warranty for major defects, but it is useful to know what things will 'need doing soon'. Definitely would not expect to pay for it though. The point is for a PPI is to be independent. So if you feel you need more comfort you should get a company like Peter Morgan involved.
I didn't bother when I bought my Cayman from them - their cars are prepared to very high standards and the OPC warranty is as good as you get.
However, the 111-point check doesn't look for signs of crash repair. I was told that if the repair was done by a Porsche bodyshop, their mechanics wouldn't be able to tell so they don't look for it as they aren't trained crash-inspectors.
An independant check, such as Peter Morgan will be more thorough in that area - checking under carpets, paint depths etc etc.
However, the 111-point check doesn't look for signs of crash repair. I was told that if the repair was done by a Porsche bodyshop, their mechanics wouldn't be able to tell so they don't look for it as they aren't trained crash-inspectors.
An independant check, such as Peter Morgan will be more thorough in that area - checking under carpets, paint depths etc etc.
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