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Buying second hand car from dealer - need inspection - anyone used DEKRA?

usignuolo
usignuolo Posts: 1,923 Forumite
I urgently need to replace my car and have seen a suitable second hand one in the local car dealers. But I am not technically capable of inspecting it myself and do want someone who is to check it out for me before I go ahead. I wondered about using the DEKRA car inspection service (I am a member of the CSMA who recommend it). Has anyone used it? I am particularly concerned about clocking, would it cover that?

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  • spacey2012
    spacey2012 Posts: 5,836 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Best clocking inspection is the steering wheel, gear knob, seat inspection.
    Be happy...;)
  • forgotmyname
    forgotmyname Posts: 33,098 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Even better is a full and complete service history, And an owner that kept receipts for everything.

    Even some new cars have had the mileage altered.
    Censorship Reigns Supreme in Troll City...

  • Depending on the car the true milage can be viewded via the diagnosticport ,also any main dealer service or repair is normally held on the dealerships computer .
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