are there any of you from or near Bedford that would be willing to look over a car for me.. the car in question is at hurst cars. its a 3.5 hour drive for me so popping down isn't that easy. PM me if its a possibility thanks

 

cpt jack sparrow is from near bedford i believe.

 

Mattyb is in that neck of the woods too, and really knows his mowtas.

 

I am indeed but heading to Birmingham for a conference until saturday then down to Wales, so not avaiable for the immediate future

If no one else pops up I'll give you a shout.

There are a few actually in Bedford on here.

 

Classic Car Rally by any chance?

 

 

Sadley not, Father in law is in Hospital.

 

Would any of you mind taking a trip for me.. mattyb?

 

I'm a good hour from Max at least chap and just don't have time to pop over to him at the minute. I do know him personally and am more than happy to give him a shout for you.

 

I'm not far at all, but I'm no expert. Can possibly cast an eye over or you though.

 

Come on matty its just down the road.....ish lol

 

It's a one hour round trip from me if you get stuck.

Happy to pop out at lunchtime tomorrow if it helps a fellow SNetter out.

 

The 29k type r??

I'm sure yours and someone else's condition may vary considering how picky you are.
Get yer **** over yourself, just have a road trip with wife or/and kids.

 

Nice to see a bit of 'all for one' on here


Very good point.
I don't think anyone would buy a car on someone else's say-so but given the threads regarding hopelessly (fraudently?) over-described cars (none of which afaIk relate to Hurst) I think it's at least helpful to check the basics for someone - rusty arches, general condition, take a few pics and ask a few questions that anyone would.
Op could even provide a list of things they'd like checked.

In a strange way that's how I went about buying mine, sort of.

 

ill be in Bedford on the 25th if you can wait that long.

 

It's a very tasty Type R.

 

ive had some very helpful input by a couple of members and a thanks to the rest that have said they are willing to help out.

im currently trying to find a way for me to get over there to view the car for myself now that ive had some idea of what its like.. im hoping I can sort something out for this weekend.

 

They way that I have purchased my last few cars, get high res pics, ask the owner to walk around the car whilst on the phone pointing out any defects, include every little detail, every mark etc.

Buy in principle over the phone at a price, then go with the view to collecting based on what you've been told, if anything minor has been missed knock it off the price, if anything is seriously wrong then the seller can cover your travel costs.

That arrangement has worked for me. The last one the owner missed a single car park ding which was hard to spot, but I spotted it upon close inspection and it was taken off the agreed price.