Service intervals missed
Discussion
Hi all.
I'm currently considering buying a low mileage T car (less than 12k in 11 years) but 6 years of history early in life is missing/not stamped.
The car is immaculate so in that regard I shouldn't be too concerned.
I guess low mileage cars end up that way due to extended periods of lay up and therfore owners not spending on garage servicing.
Should I largely ignore the service gaps and just buy on condition or should I throw caution to the wind? All servicing in the last 3 years is spot on.
Any similar experiences and comfort post purchase much appreciated!
I'm currently considering buying a low mileage T car (less than 12k in 11 years) but 6 years of history early in life is missing/not stamped.
The car is immaculate so in that regard I shouldn't be too concerned.
I guess low mileage cars end up that way due to extended periods of lay up and therfore owners not spending on garage servicing.
Should I largely ignore the service gaps and just buy on condition or should I throw caution to the wind? All servicing in the last 3 years is spot on.
Any similar experiences and comfort post purchase much appreciated!
Wouldn't necessarily put me off, these cars sometimes get little use and as long as its current history is good and do what Clive says is go or it. Long lay ups aren't good for any car as seals dry and rubbers perish, but I would hope that if its been serviced and used in a more regular basis recently those issues will have been uncovered.
I wouldn't be too concerned that the missing services are years ago, it would be a different story if it hadn't been serviced for the last six years and you were viewing it.
If it's been serviced correctly in the last 3 years then any problems should have been picked up.
As Clive says get in contact with the garage that has done the last 3 services.
If it's been serviced correctly in the last 3 years then any problems should have been picked up.
As Clive says get in contact with the garage that has done the last 3 services.
From the mot history it seems 4000 in 5 years.
I just need to track down the first owner who bought the car in 2005 and sold in 2011. Seem he put 4K on in the first 2 years then the same over 5 years. He could provide some insight. I have viewed and it's immaculate just a few minor cosmetic bits and pieces to tidy up and that's it. Inspection next week with any luck.
I just need to track down the first owner who bought the car in 2005 and sold in 2011. Seem he put 4K on in the first 2 years then the same over 5 years. He could provide some insight. I have viewed and it's immaculate just a few minor cosmetic bits and pieces to tidy up and that's it. Inspection next week with any luck.
TVRinBFG said:
It would put me off. I'd want to know what the recent servicing dealer says (which you're rightly doing); but I'd want a leakdown test doing.
It would put me off as well. If the owner couldn't be bothered servicing the car (if indeed it hasn't been serviced, of course), how do you that the car hasn't been thrashed?Whats the worst that could happen , take it on its better that someone buys it and drives it .
Oh ? unless it goes bang
So have you got funds to do a rebuild or could you afford to take a hit selling a broken car .
Nobody on here can tell you its going to be ok , good cars have problems too .
If you buy it and keep it for a few years and put another three or four service stamps on it the early history will be irrelevant. IMHO.
Good Luck, if you do buy it there is a very good chance you wont regret it .
Oh ? unless it goes bang
So have you got funds to do a rebuild or could you afford to take a hit selling a broken car .
Nobody on here can tell you its going to be ok , good cars have problems too .
If you buy it and keep it for a few years and put another three or four service stamps on it the early history will be irrelevant. IMHO.
Good Luck, if you do buy it there is a very good chance you wont regret it .
a1butch said:
The biggest unknown to me is the overall engine condition. It sounded fine to me relative to other T cars I have owned, however, i'm no expert. Compression/leak down tests and general inspection are all going ahead this week.
It wouldn't bother me Good luck hope all goes to plan
I'm pretty chuffed about this car TBH. I've owned a T350 and Tamora in the past but condition-wise, this Tamora is in a different league.
Collection is scheduled for Saturday with a 400 mile journey home. If nothing else my long venture home should clean out the pipes as the car has covered less in the whole proceeding year.
Collection is scheduled for Saturday with a 400 mile journey home. If nothing else my long venture home should clean out the pipes as the car has covered less in the whole proceeding year.
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