really fancy the freelander for sale there, but it would have to be delivered, if anyone on here lives nearby and fancies checking it over, I would appreciate it greatly


https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202201051025166 2017 SEAT Ateca 4drive 2.0 xcellence (May 2022 -
2007 HSE with HST bodykit in Zermatt Silver 169,700 miles (dec 2016 - May 2022 )
2007 Honda Civic Type S GT (2012-2017)
2002 Mini Cooper S (2008-2012)
1992 Honda Legend 3.2i (2003-2008)
1990 Honda Concerto (1999-2003)
1985 Honda Accord (1997-1999)
1983 Honda Accord (1993-1997)
1983 Mini Mayfair (1988-1993)
1974 Mini 1000 (1979-1986)

Nice - virtually identical to my Metropolis, except I've got black wheels as well.

Im,e not far away. ( Wolverhampton ). WV4 post code. Only problem why i would not volunteer is these favours can come back and bite you in the ass. So as they say on Dragons Den. Sadly im,e out. Best of luck though with other members.

yeah I think I will abort thiis mission and get a totally different car for a change 2017 SEAT Ateca 4drive 2.0 xcellence (May 2022 -
2007 HSE with HST bodykit in Zermatt Silver 169,700 miles (dec 2016 - May 2022 )
2007 Honda Civic Type S GT (2012-2017)
2002 Mini Cooper S (2008-2012)
1992 Honda Legend 3.2i (2003-2008)
1990 Honda Concerto (1999-2003)
1985 Honda Accord (1997-1999)
1983 Honda Accord (1993-1997)
1983 Mini Mayfair (1988-1993)
1974 Mini 1000 (1979-1986)

Couldn’t you arrange an AA / RAC inspection of the car? If the car is what it seems and the dealer is all above board (as I'm sure s/he is) then there should be no problem.

If you then decided to the car, try and negotiate the cost of the inspection off the price. If you decide not to buy the car then for a few quid, you may have swerved a costly money pit.



https://www.theaa.com/vehicle-inspection/

https://www.rac.co.uk/buying-a-car/vehicle-inspections

a good idea Reggie. I offered £12,500 for the car, garage said they would accept it.

i did however ask garage about service history they said :-

All 2014 - 2016 services with Taunton Landrover
2017 - 2021 - D.R. Autos (Bishops Stortford) Ltd
2022 - AA Motor Group Ltd.

i checked work done with DR AUTOS, they replied :-

the records we have for the vehicle WJ63KYF are as follows
01/03/21--4 x Tyres
10/02/21--Mot
28/01/20--Mot & Service
29/10/18--4 x tyres
11/04/18--Front & Rear Brake Pads
12/01/18--Service
31/10/17--2 x Tyres

We have no Record of the Timing/Cambelt being replace but we did advise it 28/01/20


interesting as the seller had told me originally that the belt was done, so I asked him when and where, to which he said there was no evidence other than previous owners word !

 2017 SEAT Ateca 4drive 2.0 xcellence (May 2022 -
2007 HSE with HST bodykit in Zermatt Silver 169,700 miles (dec 2016 - May 2022 )
2007 Honda Civic Type S GT (2012-2017)
2002 Mini Cooper S (2008-2012)
1992 Honda Legend 3.2i (2003-2008)
1990 Honda Concerto (1999-2003)
1985 Honda Accord (1997-1999)
1983 Honda Accord (1993-1997)
1983 Mini Mayfair (1988-1993)
1974 Mini 1000 (1979-1986)

Obviously the two belt kits need to go on, as a minimum.

I find myself scratching my head about the frequent tyre changes.

Northcroft wrote:

a good idea Reggie. I offered £12,500 for the car, garage said they would accept it.

i did however ask garage about service history they said :-

All 2014 - 2016 services with Taunton Landrover
2017 - 2021 - D.R. Autos (Bishops Stortford) Ltd
2022 - AA Motor Group Ltd.

i checked work done with DR AUTOS, they replied :-

the records we have for the vehicle WJ63KYF are as follows
01/03/21--4 x Tyres
10/02/21--Mot
28/01/20--Mot & Service
29/10/18--4 x tyres
11/04/18--Front & Rear Brake Pads
12/01/18--Service
31/10/17--2 x Tyres

We have no Record of the Timing/Cambelt being replace but we did advise it 28/01/20


interesting as the seller had told me originally that the belt was done, so I asked him when and where, to which he said there was no evidence other than previous owners word !

MOT history is not bad - couple of fails on trivial things - empty washer bottle and a failed side repeater bulb - plus a couple of brakes & tyres advisories. Oh, and a couple of 'emissions too clean for test result' whiich sounds good. Nothing serious showing up in that history.

The car is more or less the same as mine in its less often seen Firenze with ivory Windsor leather - I haven't got the black side vents & boot handle trim but I think I’d like them From the images, it looks to be in good order.

I Like Chips wrote:

Obviously the two belt kits need to go on, as a minimum.

I find myself scratching my head about the frequent tyre changes.

well said Reggie, you saved me replying about tyres


I understand everyone has to make a living, and garages 'supposedly' only make so much on deals, having informed them of doubtful belt change, I have a reply which I can understand even though I am not keen on it :-

if I want to buy, we agreed sale at £12,500 rather than £12,900 . . . I didnt want to be too cheeky

they now say they will meet me half way on cost if new belts , ie they get it done and charge me £12,700
or I get it done and pay £12,300

like I said, I understand it with their margins etc, but it does not feel like as good a deal to me

I hope someone else buys car today and puts me out of my dilemma  2017 SEAT Ateca 4drive 2.0 xcellence (May 2022 -
2007 HSE with HST bodykit in Zermatt Silver 169,700 miles (dec 2016 - May 2022 )
2007 Honda Civic Type S GT (2012-2017)
2002 Mini Cooper S (2008-2012)
1992 Honda Legend 3.2i (2003-2008)
1990 Honda Concerto (1999-2003)
1985 Honda Accord (1997-1999)
1983 Honda Accord (1993-1997)
1983 Mini Mayfair (1988-1993)
1974 Mini 1000 (1979-1986)

I would personally fit a genuine belt and water pump, this is what i did with mine. However deal was different for me...i agreed to pay the difference between the non-genuine and genuine items and they covered the labour, It cost me £79

12300 seems like a fair price to me in current climate for an HSE Lux even with those miles on. Mine 63 plate Lux has 70k on it and is booking at 13k - 13.5k as a part ex price.
Genuine belts etc are going to be around £600 fitted at a garage so for under £13k you have the best specced FL2 available at a decent price IMO.
and sounds like the dealer the being pretty open about providing information which is quite rare these days.

Car sold now ! I was too slow  2017 SEAT Ateca 4drive 2.0 xcellence (May 2022 -
2007 HSE with HST bodykit in Zermatt Silver 169,700 miles (dec 2016 - May 2022 )
2007 Honda Civic Type S GT (2012-2017)
2002 Mini Cooper S (2008-2012)
1992 Honda Legend 3.2i (2003-2008)
1990 Honda Concerto (1999-2003)
1985 Honda Accord (1997-1999)
1983 Honda Accord (1993-1997)
1983 Mini Mayfair (1988-1993)
1974 Mini 1000 (1979-1986)