deposit put down on my 1st impreza advice needed
30 May 2015, 11:01 PM
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Nice car. But I cant but worry that its missed a Service in 2010? Looking at the service book picture. I take it other services have been done in another service book for 2010,2013,14 & 15?
If advertised with 'SILVER, Full service history' then I think that's false advertising.
I miss my Black 2003 STI. First thing I did was get the PPP put on and you will have better fun
If advertised with 'SILVER, Full service history' then I think that's false advertising.
I miss my Black 2003 STI. First thing I did was get the PPP put on and you will have better fun
I did a dvla mot check and all milage checks out and it's not wanted for much regarding mot's. the odd pitted disc/drop link boarder line tyre,chip in the screen (been replaced) so no major things.
2bh I think I'll just service it any way as I will know it's been done.
30 May 2015, 11:07 PM
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Greenlight insurance, great service, sweet prices
Service- C1R Chris- he is excellent and has a great reputation.
Google Chris http://bfy.tw/5nS
Car looks really nice. Welcome!
Service- C1R Chris- he is excellent and has a great reputation.
Google Chris http://bfy.tw/5nS
Car looks really nice. Welcome!
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30 May 2015, 11:51 PM
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Greenlight insurance, great service, sweet prices
Service- C1R Chris- he is excellent and has a great reputation.
Google Chris http://bfy.tw/5nS
Car looks really nice. Welcome!
Service- C1R Chris- he is excellent and has a great reputation.
Google Chris http://bfy.tw/5nS
Car looks really nice. Welcome!
Cheers mate local ish also the only ones I'm finding are API/kamikaze/pole position uk. In the west mids area
31 May 2015, 01:23 AM
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They are on the back page mate. Just waiting for all the recepts to come through as the dealers only had it 2 days and not reciver (all the paperwork) they said. I've put a deposit down waiting on proof of recepts for the service ect.
I did a dvla mot check and all milage checks out and it's not wanted for much regarding mot's. the odd pitted disc/drop link boarder line tyre,chip in the screen (been replaced) so no major things.
2bh I think I'll just service it any way as I will know it's been done.
I did a dvla mot check and all milage checks out and it's not wanted for much regarding mot's. the odd pitted disc/drop link boarder line tyre,chip in the screen (been replaced) so no major things.
2bh I think I'll just service it any way as I will know it's been done.
Not trying to sound too Sherlock Holmes here
But why is the hand writing the same for the last 2 different garage stamps? Makes me suspicious. Again as long as you're happy.
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31 May 2015, 07:35 AM
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2bh I did say I'm happy to pay a deposit so long as you have proof of the last service cambelt/cluch/water pump that's nearly 1k worth of work. so I said I want to see an invoice for that (deal breaker) as you don't throw that sort of thing away do you. I'm also ringing the other garages up on Monday to see if they can confirm on there system.
They did say they were still waiting for the rest of the 'paper work' so ill be checking. Maybe I am bing sceptic but that's just me lol, I keep every recept for work I have done on any of my cars.
31 May 2015, 11:42 AM
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The plot thickens, I did some extensive research and found out were they brought the car from (and how much for) the previous garage has still got the folder with all the invoices/recept/tracker info ect. BUT they could only find invoices till 2009 (1st owner) so it's going to be an interesting phone call when they ring me up to say they've the folder as I already know what init. As far as I am concerned that last service/clutch/cambelt/water pump hasn't been done I also can't get in touch with the last stamper/garage what has worried me. The deposit was put down awaiting supporting paperwork so stay tuned for an update Tuesday.
31 May 2015, 11:56 AM
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The plot thickens, I did some extensive research and found out were they brought the car from (and how much for) the previous garage has still got the folder with all the invoices/recept/tracker info ect. BUT they could only find invoices till 2009 (1st owner) so it's going to be an interesting phone call when they ring me up to say they've the folder as I already know what init. As far as I am concerned that last service/clutch/cambelt/water pump hasn't been done I also can't get in touch with the last stamper/garage what has worried me. The deposit was put down awaiting supporting paperwork so stay tuned for an update Tuesday.
Have you checked the MOT history as well? Using the reg and V5C number?
https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-status
I know problems I had on my 2003 STi Type UK (When I Owned it) was that I had a failure on anti-rollbar bushes being perished.
31 May 2015, 12:32 PM
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Yes I did check if you guys wanna have a look and tell me what you think?
Reg:yp53yld
V5:1250 845 7356
As on discovering this not worth what they want. It's missing best part of 1k worth of servicing. I did clearly stated that I'm happy to pay a deposit to hold the car upon receiving the supporting documents. But as from what I can see they don't have ill be getting my deposit back.
Reg:yp53yld
V5:1250 845 7356
As on discovering this not worth what they want. It's missing best part of 1k worth of servicing. I did clearly stated that I'm happy to pay a deposit to hold the car upon receiving the supporting documents. But as from what I can see they don't have ill be getting my deposit back.
31 May 2015, 12:45 PM
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This ^^^^
Mobile Tyres are a tyre fitting company and don't do servicing according to their website. Even if they do I doubt they know much about Subarus and BP Auto Engineers don't really exist. Search for them on Google and the only mention you will find is the ad for your car.
Get your deposit back and find a better example please
PS I just bet you have hassle getting your deposit back.
PPS Stay away from Cheshire Performance or whatever they are called this week too please.... just in case you see a replacement car there.... they do not have a good reputation on here, but tend to have a lot of Subarus for sale.
Mobile Tyres are a tyre fitting company and don't do servicing according to their website. Even if they do I doubt they know much about Subarus and BP Auto Engineers don't really exist. Search for them on Google and the only mention you will find is the ad for your car.
Get your deposit back and find a better example please
PS I just bet you have hassle getting your deposit back.
PPS Stay away from Cheshire Performance or whatever they are called this week too please.... just in case you see a replacement car there.... they do not have a good reputation on here, but tend to have a lot of Subarus for sale.
31 May 2015, 01:18 PM
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It's a real shame as it's such a tidy car. I'll be ringing up Monday to put my case across. If they refuse to give my deposit back i have no problem going down a legal route, as the car isn't as described as it's not a 'full comprehensive service history'.
31 May 2015, 01:25 PM
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Better safe than sorry and just be patient as the right one will come along. Good luck with the deposit, I hope I'm wrong and they give it you back with no quibbles.
31 May 2015, 01:48 PM
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FFS, another fleecing dealer. Its getting worse everyday.
This was Labours fault, giving chavs and scallies better education, now they know how to use a computer and write and everything (but they didn't think to not use the same handwriting on two services doh)
This was Labours fault, giving chavs and scallies better education, now they know how to use a computer and write and everything
(but they didn't think to not use the same handwriting on two services doh)
31 May 2015, 01:56 PM
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Right. Here we go.
Just got off the phone to the garage who sold it to the dealers I'm buying it off.. they said they accepted the subaru as a partx and basically everything is how it was when they received it. So unless the 2nd owner was trying to get some sort of higher price by boosting his service history then god knows. Is there any way I can find out who owned the car without looking at the v5?
Just got off the phone to the garage who sold it to the dealers I'm buying it off.. they said they accepted the subaru as a partx and basically everything is how it was when they received it. So unless the 2nd owner was trying to get some sort of higher price by boosting his service history then god knows. Is there any way I can find out who owned the car without looking at the v5?
31 May 2015, 01:58 PM
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Right. Here we go.
Just got off the phone to the garage who sold it to the dealers I'm buying it off.. they said they accepted the subaru as a partx and basically everything is how it was when they received it. So unless the 2nd owner was trying to get some sort of higher price by boosting his service history then god knows. Is there any way I can find out who owned the car without looking at the v5?
Just got off the phone to the garage who sold it to the dealers I'm buying it off.. they said they accepted the subaru as a partx and basically everything is how it was when they received it. So unless the 2nd owner was trying to get some sort of higher price by boosting his service history then god knows. Is there any way I can find out who owned the car without looking at the v5?
I got stung by Scoobybits in Cornwall who made up a load of history on my first Type R, its not a nice feeling is it? thankfully you havent bought it yet.
Even if you find out who owned it, do you think they would confess to editing the service history? I doubt it.
31 May 2015, 02:23 PM
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He could quite possibly of been.
I got stung by Scoobybits in Cornwall who made up a load of history on my first Type R, its not a nice feeling is it? thankfully you havent bought it yet.
Even if you find out who owned it, do you think they would confess to editing the service history? I doubt it.
I got stung by Scoobybits in Cornwall who made up a load of history on my first Type R, its not a nice feeling is it? thankfully you havent bought it yet.
Even if you find out who owned it, do you think they would confess to editing the service history? I doubt it.
I am going to try and see if I can find out the 2nd owner and ask what's been done, I do have till next weekend any ways.
I have 2 options either take the hit and possibly loose my diposit.
Or knock them down further as they have no proof of the work that has been done so 'not as described' and i'll have it done?
31 May 2015, 02:28 PM
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But what I don't understand trinity as it's only had 2 owners from new. 1st owner from new till 2009 (full service) then 2nd owner from 2009 till present why wouldn't you keep up such a un blemished history?
I am going to try and see if I can find out the 2nd owner and ask what's been done, I do have till next weekend any ways.
I have 2 options either take the hit and possibly loose my diposit.
Or knock them down further as they have no proof of the work that has been done so 'not as described' and i'll have it done?
I am going to try and see if I can find out the 2nd owner and ask what's been done, I do have till next weekend any ways.
I have 2 options either take the hit and possibly loose my diposit.
Or knock them down further as they have no proof of the work that has been done so 'not as described' and i'll have it done?
I think you have fair argument regarding your deposit if you can prove those companies either, dont exist, or didnt do the service work, because the dealer will then liable for false advertising.
Or take it to a handwriting specialist and get them to declare the writing was done by the same person!
My feeling is, the previous owner got those stamps and was probably just for simple oil changes, then the dealer wrote in what 'work' had been done. But as you pointed out, could of also of been the previous owner blagging it before trading it in.
I would take it , that it does not have FSH and those written in works probably arent genuine. So then look at the car from that angle and make a decision.
31 May 2015, 02:34 PM
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Agreed mate, you've basically just wrote what I'm Thinking in my head lol. Bp auto egineers don't exist? And i'll ring the mobile tyres Monday morning as the car has been there 3 times so must know the car and have some record.
31 May 2015, 02:37 PM
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Sorry, I thought you had already checked about the BP people.
31 May 2015, 02:59 PM
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It's quite simple really,a book of stamps and extra jobs in a service book is worth nothing unless it is backed up with detailed receipts about exactly what work was done and materials/service parts used.
31 May 2015, 03:12 PM
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I did say somthing along them lines when looking through the book with the dealer mate 'anyone can stsmp a book i need to see recepts and invoices' he asured me that all the paperwork is on its way with recepts ect but from my research there won't be so when he rings me up to go over what he's got ill be withdrawing my interest and deposit(hopefully)--£250 as I agreed to pay the deposit 'awaiting proof of service history'
31 May 2015, 03:49 PM
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I did say somthing along them lines when looking through the book with the dealer mate 'anyone can stsmp a book i need to see recepts and invoices' he asured me that all the paperwork is on its way with recepts ect but from my research there won't be so when he rings me up to go over what he's got ill be withdrawing my interest and deposit(hopefully)--£250 as I agreed to pay the deposit 'awaiting proof of service history'
31 May 2015, 06:55 PM
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31 May 2015, 07:09 PM
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Any garage in particular or just the area lol as I know Hurst Cars have a good rep on here.
I still may go through with this if I can get hold of the previous owner can shed some light on it. It could be the the 1st garage added on the comets so it looked better for the sale who knows.
I still may go through with this if I can get hold of the previous owner can shed some light on it. It could be the the 1st garage added on the comets so it looked better for the sale who knows.
