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Points: 4000 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18-October-2005 at 13:31

Originally posted by Rosso Rosso wrote:

dont think my annual mileage would be much

In that case, buy primarily on condition, spec and history with mileage as a secondary consideration.
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Points: 28 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18-October-2005 at 14:37

thanks Dergside.

A cpl of private sales there looks quite interesting. However, as previously said, private sales can be quite risky. Not being very technically minded, I plan to bring in an independent inspector ie AA autocheck. Anyone know how much do they cost? Also, anyone knows if AA Autochecks also provide vehicle history checks ie outstanding payments ? if not, how do i go about doing it ?

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Points: 15508 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19-October-2005 at 04:04
Doesn't the AA inspection require you to take the car to an appointed garage? I know I wouldn't want the hassle of looking after this for a potential customer, if I could help it. Also I think it is about €300 or €350 (could be wrong though).
I would recommend bringing a competent BMW specialist such as Robert Harrison (see www.bmwcarclubireland.com/contacts.php) who will give it a good on site inspection for about €50.
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Points: 4000 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19-October-2005 at 05:23

Rosso, I can't say I've ever used anything like Autocheck.  I was going to get one checked a number of years ago (starship mileage Mk3 GTI 16v) but the car sold in the few days it took to try and organize the inspection. 

We don't have the equivalent of HPI here so there is no easy way of tracing insurance and finance history, making a solid and verifiable service history all the more important.  If the car has ever been a UK car then get a HPI check done (https://www.hpiecheck.com/).  It looks good in the document file when it comes time to sell too.
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Points: 15508 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19-October-2005 at 05:29
There is a company here that does finance checks.
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Points: 28 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19-October-2005 at 08:32

Thanks Killian - I set up an appointment with Robert Harrison to view a car from a Pvt Dealer next week.

One thing though, assuming it does looks on that day and has a FBMWSH, is it safe to assume that it hasn't been written off in the past? Also, if there is a Registration Document present with the car, can I assume that its not a stolen car in the first place? Can it be forged?
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Points: 2526 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19-October-2005 at 08:39
Just cause it has a fbmwsh doesn't mean it hasn't had a massive smack. FBMWSH are not gospel

The registration docs are stolen with most cars now so just be careful.It's unlikely that you'll come across a stolen one. Check all the usual visual identifications and chassis nos etc.
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