RACQ, RACV, NRMA etc vehicle inspections

[whitels1ss]

When I bought the Van (import) I used the RTA,

They have a mobile dude who goes to the vehicle and

gives you a complete report on the vehicle.

Used these guys because I didn't want any bullshiting.

another opinion doesn't hurt, after I checked it myself.

They said it was good and it is so all good

Cheers

Steve

Steve, I would have thought you would have known enough about cars to not need anyone else to check one out for you?

[Jason01]

Steve, I would have thought you would have known enough about cars to not need anyone else to check one out for you?

At least the oil spec/condition should have been a no brainer .

[HSV,_I_GOT_ONE]

Thanks for the feedback guys.

I've ended up going with the local mechanic here in Gladstone. I've used the guy a few times and he really takes the time to show me bits and pieces that have needed doing on the old Barina beater. He has taken me through what he checks for including dropping a bit of fluid from all areas to look for any hidden demons.

I'm particularly worried about this car as it's a bit of a too good to be true scenario. 50,000km's from a 9 year old car. Only catch is there is only 3 stamps in the whole book! First service, the first time it was traded at 25,000km's in 2012! And then the next stamp at 50,000km when it was traded back to the same dealer Yep I know what you're thinking and I'm thinking the same. Had a look under the oil cap, as much as I can see in the rocker cover etc and can't see any sludging. Only other thing I'm wondering about is how is the cooling system. All fluids look clean and good but thats not hard to do with a fluid change.

Other than that the car's clean and drives beautifully.... we'll see what the mechanic finds I guess.

[HSV,_I_GOT_ONE]

Mechanic cleared the car and it's now in my garage. Ended up cheaper by 100 bucks for the mechanic to look at it and gave me some level of confidence that this guy knew what he was doing.

[Blown 454 AWD]

Quite correct, first I drive, if I don't feel any issues then I get someone to crawl

under to check for rust and leaks.

You can usually feel an issue with a vehicle with a drive,

if it's all good then it qualifies for the next round of checks.

Certainly doesn't hurt to have another set of eyes making sure

something isn't hiding.

Cheers