Hello,
what is the prudent steps for a used car check
thanks
Used Car Check
Donaldhump on 10/03/2023 - 16:01
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I've found their inspections to exaggerate the state of cars. I paid for one and they came back with quite a scathing condition report, faulting things that were actually in very good condition for the age of the car (6years). Other things weren't given the full rating despite being perfectly normal.
They gave "engine noise" 3/5 stars and said "normal operational noise from engine bay OK at time of inspection". If it's operating normal and it gets 3/5, how do you get a 5/5 engine noise?
Same rating given to "fuel leaks" despite having no fuel leaks at all. There were about 20 3/5 ratings for everything working normally without fault. I rang the inspector guy and queried what I was paying for. A perfectly working speedometer is given 3/5 also.I really don't think NRMA is the one worth paying for. I ended up going myself to look at the car and bought it and actually thought the overall condition was closer to 4.5/10. There's no chance I'll be getting another one from them. They don't actually put the car on a hoist to check the underbody properly either. I would suggest taking any car to a mechanic and have them put it on the hoist and hook properly.
The reports are scored and worded to tin plate their arses. They will likely never give a perfect score on a used car.
If you're in QLD, dm me, I will suggest an honest mobile mechanic for inspection. Don't go to motorshops for RWC, they will find 'faults' that they would want to fix (or let you find someone to fix, but eventually it's them..)
It's the same with house pre-purchase inspections. They are covering their behinds. Although I also suspect they aim to get a few inspections out of you before you purchase.
If you look at many vehicles before purchasing, consider educating yourself on vehicles so that you can cull the duds before paying a pro to do the final inspection.
Do a course/s, read/question forums, learn what brands/vehicles are lemons, watch youtube vids, buy a $50 OBD scan tool.
Www.ppsr.gov.au
If you’re serious, check standings of vehicle financially, and if it has any Accident history.
(Costs $2)I've used this twice in the last 6 weeks and received no calls or correspondence from BD. Yet.
And learn what "Inspected" means on the PPSR report.
Spoiler, it means the vehicle was written off and inspected by the state transport authority and passed to be re-registered. It will have a date, and sometimes NO other information (so there will be no reason for write off or damage listed). I had to call ACT Transport to query this on a car.
Many sellers say a car is not written off hoping the buyer does not understand this.
Step one, check your local registration authority website for how to buy a car.
Ppsr check is the very first step, before going to see the car or anything else at all. Steps from there depend on the value of the car and your mechanical knowledge.
Pay the NRMA to do a pre-purchase inspection report for you.
It varies with the purchase price for me. I'm happy enough to make my own decision under $10k, RAA inspection over that
.I just renewed my registration (in NSW) and on the certificate it states "This certificate of registration identifies the registered operator of this vehicle, it is not proof of vehicle ownership."
What is the best way to prove ownership when buying/selling?
who transferred the money to buy it
I am not buying or selling in this instance but wondering what the best way to prove that you own a vehicle is.
by showing how it was paid for be the first step.
plenty of people buy vehicles and register in other peoples names.
i personally wouldn't want someone elses vehicles insured in my names as that person gets the fines
i'd say the starting point in an accident is the registered name being the owner
I think whole system is dumb.
Car you should be on a titles database of some sort
by showing how it was paid for be the first step.
That's fine if it was bought from a business but cash transactions, bank transfers, etc. between individuals don't leave a great audit trail.
Car you should be on a titles database of some sort
Totally agree with you there!
@PeterSnoot: That's fine if it was bought from a business but cash transactions, bank transfers, etc. between individuals don't leave a great audit trail.
cash - no audit trail
bank transfer - 100% audit traili'd say the fact a car registration was transferred from person A to person B and they had no connection to each other its evidence enough it was a change of ownership.
@Donaldhump: In the past, having the rego. in their name was enough proof for me that they owned the car. In the overwhelming majority of cases, I'm sure it is. The RMS reminds us that it isn't a guarantee.
Get a professional pre-purchase inspection done.
https://www.mynrma.com.au/cars-and-driving/car-servicing/mob…