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shopbot
shopbot Posts: 1,022 Forumite
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I am considering buying a second hand Mondeo for £2500 (50k miles T reg) from a small independent second hand dealer. I am definitely going to get a Data Check on the car. Should I also get an independent mechanical inspection (i.e. from RAC) done?? Or does the value of the car relative to the cost of the inspection not make this worthwhile?

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  • vansboy
    vansboy Posts: 6,483 Forumite
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    Firstly, I'd say the car is SERIOUSLY overpriced - whichever model/spec, it is.

    You're not far off new shape cost - admitidley with much higher miles.

    Rather than going for one of the specialist inspection firms, what about whoever does your MoT/service work, currently? You could ask them - if you've not got anyone, ask a friend that has a local garage for their work - then let him look after your new car for you.

    VB
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