Main Dealer v Independent

[Old Skool]

Guys,

Just quick question - apologies, I know this this has been asked before but the search facility is currently down and I wouldn;t mind some 'fresh' views in any event.

I am currently in the process of looking for a Roadster and the current pool of choices is somewhat limited, especially if one sticks to looking at the main dealers. I must confess that I am not one with much technical expertise about these things and was attracted by the prospect of the 'official 140 point inspection' as providing some security over a random bloke in a car lot (although I fully accept that outfits like Nicholas Mee can hardly be placed in that category)

I was wondering what the general view as to that attitude was - is it being too precious or rightly cautious when dropping close to 60k on a car?

Also, is it common to get the cars (which are not from an 'official' AM dealer) to be independently checked and/or given the same 140 point inspection by a dealer? Does anyone have any experience or indicative cost regarding this?

Thanks guys, any comments appreciated and gratefully received.

OS

[Old Skool]

Oh.

Guys and Gals (especially L.Topaz - no offence meant)