Recommend a Pre-Purchase Inspector?

Recommend a Pre-Purchase Inspector?

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mattman

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3,180 posts

229 months

Monday 5th March 2018
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I'm starting my hunt for a CGT - for a change i'm trying not to rush it as i want to keep this car for a while so want to get the spec right from the start.

I'll be dabbling in the lower end of the market and as previously recommended with these cars - always get them insepcted!!

Therefore, are there any recommended inspectors, companies etc that i should be using to carry out a PPI? I'm guessing the run of the mill RAC/AA checks won't have the correct level of knowledge to really get under the skin of these cars?

I don't have a preference to purchase from trade or private, providing everything checks out of course, but are there any dealers you would stay away from?

There are quite a few cars in my price bracket so not going to jump on the 1st car i see, and i notice that there are cars for sale that have been listed for a good few months which means i can take my time a little more. I'm aiming for something thats been used regularly rather than something that has sat for long periods of time as the general concensous of the info i have found to date suggests these cars prefer to be used.

WelshBentleyBoy

339 posts

206 months

Monday 5th March 2018
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Try Phantom Motors
Any reputable dealer will fix any faults they find!

V12Manual

250 posts

133 months

Wednesday 21st March 2018
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I have used Doug Reid at http://www.eliteinspections.co.uk and can certainly recommend him.

Lockhouse

278 posts

206 months

Sunday 25th March 2018
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Alternatively, book it into Bentley to get it checked over. I believe they do a full advisory for around £250.

matt5791

381 posts

133 months

Saturday 31st March 2018
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Duane Starman of Starmans

https://www.facebook.com/pg/StarmansSpecialists/ab...

He's very experienced on GT and does plenty of pre-purchase inspections.