Specialist vehicle inspector

[Dakkon]

A friend of mine is looking to get an older 911, can anyone recomend any specialist's that can inspect the car before purchase to ensure its good?

Would be in the Lodon area.

Thanks

[roygarth]

JZ Machtech just north of London in Kings Langley. IMHO one of the best independents around.

[911newbie]

To be honest I'd try to get an OPC to do the inspection, if I were you.

I had a 'reputable independent' do a pre-purchase inspection on mine and it was a complete waste of time -
One new clutch and circa £1k later.... ahem ahem, thank you very much !

At least with an OPC if they miss something blatantly obvious or tell pork pies because they are top mates with the seller, then you can probably sue, or more likely threaten to sue, their behinds off.

Good luck !

[roygarth]

I think you'd be insane to go to an OPC to PPI 'an older 911' Most of the 'wrenches' at an OPC will probably never have seen one before!

[911newbie]

depends what he means by 'older' - but I see your point.
If it's old enough to be 'novel' to OPC techies then yes get an independent to do it.

Mind you they could probably work out most of the simpler stuff themselves.

I guess I was suggesting that you get a company or an individual to do it that had a reputation to lose, or who could be sued.

[steve 944t]

I would recommend Tognola Engineering in Datchet - 01753 545053.

Steve

[roygarth]

911newbie said:

I guess I was suggesting that you get a company or an individual to do it that had a reputation to lose, or who could be sued.

I Agree!

Re. the clutch. I've been told clutch is difficult to test for 'life left' until it gets close to being nearly dead!

[Melv]

GT1 -Chertsey -01932 569911/944. Peter or Craig.

Five mins walk from station. Forty mins to Waterloo.

Tell 'em I sent ya!!

Melv

[Dakkon]

By old he looking at 20 years old, and older, so classics really.

Thanks for all your suggestions, I will pass it on.

[Nick-Moss]

I wouldn't bother with an OPC for any early cars, they won't know where to look for rust, which is the most important factor in any pruchase.

Try Trevor Messit: 01375 659153
Peter Morgan: www.petermorgan.co.uk

>> Edited by Nick-Moss on Sunday 9th November 17:24