Newkidontheblock Clutched August 14, 2013 Share August 14, 2013 dear forumers, im looking to buy a 2nd hand car.. does anyone have any independent workshop to recommend to do a comprehensive check on the condition of the car ? ie gear box chasis etc... the dealer says will bring to STA or VICOM but im a little skeptical after reading up on their reputation in the papers recently. just want to make sure im not buying a lemon. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acemundo Supercharged August 14, 2013 Share August 14, 2013 dear forumers, im looking to buy a 2nd hand car.. does anyone have any independent workshop to recommend to do a comprehensive check on the condition of the car ? ie gear box chasis etc... the dealer says will bring to STA or VICOM but im a little skeptical after reading up on their reputation in the papers recently. just want to make sure im not buying a lemon. try AA. more comprehensive also got member's discount Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuPerBoRed Twincharged August 14, 2013 Share August 14, 2013 dear forumers, im looking to buy a 2nd hand car.. does anyone have any independent workshop to recommend to do a comprehensive check on the condition of the car ? ie gear box chasis etc... the dealer says will bring to STA or VICOM but im a little skeptical after reading up on their reputation in the papers recently. just want to make sure im not buying a lemon. Do you have a trusted mechanic? If so, bring him along la.. If not yet, then go get a workshop which you may have to use in future (normal wear and tear is unavoidable), be friendly.. ask the mechanic there for help ba. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jansonchua 2nd Gear August 14, 2013 Share August 14, 2013 dear forumers, im looking to buy a 2nd hand car.. does anyone have any independent workshop to recommend to do a comprehensive check on the condition of the car ? ie gear box chasis etc... the dealer says will bring to STA or VICOM but im a little skeptical after reading up on their reputation in the papers recently. just want to make sure im not buying a lemon. Bro, just bargain on the selling price of the car for a few thousand. Most dealers do not do any repairs. 2nd hand car will have problems most of the time depending on the age of the car and also if previous owner take the effort to care for the car. In most cases, if the owner is going to sell the car, They will not bother to sent it for any major repair. Save a few thousand from bargaining so you may use it for repairs later. I bought my ride just 2 months ago and was quoted for repairs up to 2k plus.,. Then went to seek 2nd opinion and was told no need to change so many things. So it is difficult to determine whether you bought a lemon. As long as engine working, rest of the things you replace belong to wear and tear, considered lucky liao. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newkidontheblock Clutched August 14, 2013 Author Share August 14, 2013 thanks for the input guys ... hmm no ive got no trusted mechanic ... but i think i can try asking my brother's friend... anyway, yea as it is a PI car, there are no service records... and when i asked if it was serviced, the guy said yes, and will throw in one servicing for me after purchase (which i dont know to believe or not after all the stories ive been reading) also, price wise, i cant seem to knock much off leh ... its a feb 07 car, advertising 43.8k. best price im given is only 42.5. and they refuse to go down any further ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcw75 Hypersonic August 14, 2013 Share August 14, 2013 Don't bother abt their servicing. Hao Siao one. Just whack the lowest price then go outside workshop do a full servicing yourself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newkidontheblock Clutched August 14, 2013 Author Share August 14, 2013 Don't bother abt their servicing. Hao Siao one. Just whack the lowest price then go outside workshop do a full servicing yourself. ya i also think hao siao one ... recently serviced still will throw in 1 free servicing ... at the end of the day its a biz thats running for profit... not some charity... too good to be true... but im just concerned abt the price... condition and all looks good but just cant bargain much Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forte3737 5th Gear August 14, 2013 Share August 14, 2013 ya i also think hao siao one ... recently serviced still will throw in 1 free servicing ... at the end of the day its a biz thats running for profit... not some charity... too good to be true... but im just concerned abt the price... condition and all looks good but just cant bargain much some of the dealers are blacklisted here. which dealer you buy from? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic August 14, 2013 Share August 14, 2013 try AA. more comprehensive also got member's discount AA is the way to go. But, need to be realistic 'cos the report is also very realistic. If one is not realistic, don't buy 2nd hand car. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shox87 4th Gear August 14, 2013 Share August 14, 2013 hello. dun mind me asking. wad car are u looking at? cos im looking at selling my ride soon too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueOldMan 1st Gear August 14, 2013 Share August 14, 2013 thanks for the input guys ... hmm no ive got no trusted mechanic ... but i think i can try asking my brother's friend... anyway, yea as it is a PI car, there are no service records... and when i asked if it was serviced, the guy said yes, and will throw in one servicing for me after purchase (which i dont know to believe or not after all the stories ive been reading) also, price wise, i cant seem to knock much off leh ... its a feb 07 car, advertising 43.8k. best price im given is only 42.5. and they refuse to go down any further ... This price, abv 2 l car?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcf777 Turbocharged August 14, 2013 Share August 14, 2013 This price, abv 2 l car?? maybe Jap 1.6L some of them depreciat S$9K per year. Crazy price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kansatish 1st Gear August 14, 2013 Share August 14, 2013 thanks for the input guys ... hmm no ive got no trusted mechanic ... but i think i can try asking my brother's friend... anyway, yea as it is a PI car, there are no service records... and when i asked if it was serviced, the guy said yes, and will throw in one servicing for me after purchase (which i dont know to believe or not after all the stories ive been reading) also, price wise, i cant seem to knock much off leh ... its a feb 07 car, advertising 43.8k. best price im given is only 42.5. and they refuse to go down any further ... Difficult to judge whether the price is right or not without knowing make/model, but I think you should negotiate down further... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfenstar 3rd Gear August 14, 2013 Share August 14, 2013 (edited) dear forumers, im looking to buy a 2nd hand car.. does anyone have any independent workshop to recommend to do a comprehensive check on the condition of the car ? ie gear box chasis etc... the dealer says will bring to STA or VICOM but im a little skeptical after reading up on their reputation in the papers recently. just want to make sure im not buying a lemon. +1 to an AAS pre-purchase inspection. Also +1 to "Don't bother abt their servicing. Hao Siao one. Just whack the lowest price then go outside workshop do a full servicing yourself. " Edited August 14, 2013 by Elfenstar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcf777 Turbocharged August 14, 2013 Share August 14, 2013 Dealers always use those PA LIA ws. Mechanics all half past six. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newkidontheblock Clutched August 14, 2013 Author Share August 14, 2013 (edited) some of the dealers are blacklisted here. which dealer you buy from? BM Motoring at ubi. any info abt them? Edited August 14, 2013 by Newkidontheblock Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newkidontheblock Clutched August 14, 2013 Author Share August 14, 2013 hello. dun mind me asking. wad car are u looking at? cos im looking at selling my ride soon too It's a Toyota rush feb 2007 Mileage seems low and 1 owner only Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newkidontheblock Clutched August 14, 2013 Author Share August 14, 2013 maybe Jap 1.6L some of them depreciat S$9K per year. Crazy price. Yea u r right. Depreciation works out to be ard there. Jap! Rush ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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