CRV Diesel 2.2

[izzybella]

I am thinking of buying a 2.2 auto CRV very low mileage, is there any problems I should look out for, for now or future ownership thanks in anticipation

Izzybella

[ninjag]

izzybella said:

I am thinking of buying a 2.2 auto CRV very low mileage, is there any problems I should look out for, for now or future ownership thanks in anticipation

Izzybella

What year is it?

Reverse in each direction at full lock and listen out for any strange noises from underneath the car. If you hear something it could be the AWD system but almost always a rear diff fluid change will cure it. Very easy, cheap and straightforward job.

Otherwise, generally a very reliable car. Shock absorber covers are prone to splitting which can be an MOT advisory/failure. Check out the MOT history to get an idea of how previous owners treated it.

[izzybella]

thanks ninjag well I bought the car no noises from under the car, its a CR V ex 2.2 with 12367 miles from new the only problem we had is the car still OE tyres on it these had cracked quite badly so with some negotiation the dealer paid up love the car

[ninjag]

izzybella said:

thanks ninjag well I bought the car no noises from under the car, its a CR V ex 2.2 with 12367 miles from new the only problem we had is the car still OE tyres on it these had cracked quite badly so with some negotiation the dealer paid up love the car

12k miles? Wow, that's crazy low... Or it's had an annual haircut lol

[izzybella]

Mileage backed up by MOT paper work stamped service book, its got 15k on now nice drive leather interior super so many add ons in the EX spec have had to change tyres as they were old still originals side walls cracking had a go at the main dealer who has looked after the car from day one there is a distinct lack of knowledge when it comes to tyre condition just because the tyre has 6mm and up wards does not mean the tyre is ok when you check the condition of the tyre you take the whole tyre into consideration as per MOT requirements but I did manage to get 50% contribution from the dealer for 2 new tyres.