Independant inspector to look at a 182 for me, London Area.

[fewie_172]

Hi guys, long time since I've posted on here and I'm looking for some advice and help.

I'm trading my current vehicle to a independant dealer. (who is also a forum member on here) and taking one of his motors. Due to various reasons I'm going from a 14month old 197 I bought new to a 55 plate 182 FF with cup packs.

I'm a little outta practice when it comes to looking over used vehicles (always bought new in the last 10 years) and I don't want to buy a pup. I'm sure it won't be but I've not even seen it yet so Im nervous. Plus I once bought a Nova I thought was perfect only to find it'd been rear ended at some point!!

Can anyone recommend an inspection service to me or suggest a
a specialist or garage in South London that'd give it the once over for me? Anything I need to pay close attention to? (engine mounts, rear shocks, exhaust aside).

Cheers for any help guys.

 

[Rob]

I don't know if he does this sort of thing but "steve murr" has down that he's a Renaultsport specialist and is from bexleyheath. If he does do that kinda thing, fire him a PM, offer him a few beer tokens and maybe he shall.

Sorry if this isn't your thing steve

 

[fewie_172]

^^^ it's one of Steves cars I'm looking at so I don't think he'd be completely impartial!!

 

[Munson]

Why the f**k would you replace a 197 with a 182? Are you insane?

 

[pip.]

Hi guys, long time since I've posted on here and I'm looking for some advice and help.

I'm trading my current vehicle to a independant dealer. (who is also a forum member on here) and taking one of his motors. Due to various reasons I'm going from a 14month old 197 I bought new to a 55 plate 182 FF with cup packs.

I'm a little outta practice when it comes to looking over used vehicles (always bought new in the last 10 years) and I don't want to buy a pup. I'm sure it won't be but I've not even seen it yet so Im nervous. Plus I once bought a Nova I thought was perfect only to find it'd been rear ended at some point!!

Can anyone recommend an inspection service to me or suggest a
a specialist or garage in South London that'd give it the once over for me? Anything I need to pay close attention to? (engine mounts, rear shocks, exhaust aside).

Cheers for any help guys.

Put you specs on Grandad! I suppose it frees up some funds.

 

[Englebert]

Why the f**k would you replace a 197 with a 182? Are you insane?

Dude, he could have lost a job, got a divorced etc.

Why not just get an AA inspection? I hear they even check paint depth for a sign of an accident these days.

 

[Munson]

Ok fair enough. That's why I asked?

Obviously a slight skim-read though.

 

[fewie_172]

Yeah I'm just about to move house, need to free some cash up so i don't end up in debt, other than the mortgage anyway!

Plus I change cars often anyway. Since 2006 I've had a 172, valver, 225 + 197. seems only fair to give a 182 a crack, or a Vee! Can you strap a baby seat to the engine?!

 

[SteveS Cup]

Where abouts in South London mate? I'm local and wouldn't mind taking my brother along one day (he's a Renault Mechanic) to have a look.

 

[SteveS Cup]

Can you strap a baby seat to the engine?!

It'd be the only heated baby seat on the market!!!!

 

[fewie_172]

I've read some horror stories about AA inspections, I'd rather use someone with a bit of brand knowledge.

 

[pip.]

Yeah I'm just about to move house, need to free some cash up so i don't end up in debt, other than the mortgage anyway!

Plus I change cars often anyway. Since 2006 I've had a 172, valver, 225 + 197. seems only fair to give a 182 a crack, or a Vee! Can you strap a baby seat to the engine?!

LOL, The warmth and vibrations would send it straight to sleep lol.

 

[Bluebeard]

Steve is a proper guy and doesn't sell s**t. I can assure you the car will be as close to mint as possible.

 

[fewie_172]

Where abouts in South London mate? I'm local and wouldn't mind taking my brother along one day (he's a Renault Mechanic) to have a look.

I navigate the 'big smoke' via football grounds and steve tells the nearest ground is Charlton. I'll try to dig up a post code.

If your brother wouldn't mind taking a look I'd see him right! . I'm collecting the car next Friday if all goes to plan.

 

[fewie_172]

LOL, The warmth and vibrations would send it straight to sleep lol.

Or I could put the wife in the back and make her day!!

 

[fewie_172]

Steve is a proper guy and doesn't sell s**t. I can assure you the car will be as close to mint as possible.

I'm sure it will be. However I just want a little piece of mind. I appreciate the cars with 43k on them will however have a degree of wear and tear.

Don't want to miss any consumable things that'll sting me with a big bill in the short term as I'm paying top money for a 182 and the while reason for the change is to econamise (sp?).

 

[SteveS Cup]

I navigate the 'big smoke' via football grounds and steve tells the nearest ground is Charlton. I'll try to dig up a post code.

If your brother wouldn't mind taking a look I'd see him right! . I'm collecting the car next Friday if all goes to plan.

Oh... Charlton is one hell of a journey for us! I was hoping you'd say somewhere around Croydon, Wimbledon, Streatham, Tooting... Charlton FC is about 1.5 hour drive for us mate and I doubt he'd be able to get up there before next friday as he works on a Sunday and is taking his mrs and kid to London Zoo on the Sunday.

Sorry mate.

 

[fewie_172]

^^ no problem mate. Very kind of you to offer.

 

[Faxo]

Don't the AA offer some sort of warranty if they miss something? Why not ask him if you can book it into the nearesr Renault dealer for a healthcheck? I know we (Vauxhall) do them free, plus at this time of year when work is scarce, they'll pick up on every little item, trust me lol

 

[R-Sport.]

For complete impartial inspections-

http://www.theaa.com/motoring-advice/vehicle-inspections.html

http://www.rac.co.uk/products-services/vehicle-inspections/

Discounts are offered to exisiting members so that may sway your decision....


or renault offer an inspection ( i think)- my local dealer is Renault orpington-

Also Maybe Mark Fish-


but as an aside dont take my word for it... take these-

BG182
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=430133

TI 182
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=450306

RB 182
http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=462013

+ the X2 V6, the X2 172's....


looking forward to Friday--

& thanks Daniel for the kind words....

steve
R-Sport Cars

 

[_williams_]

the AA give a real good service mate, i've had one before, very impressed!