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Title: Is an RAC/AA Vehicle worth it?
Post by: driver rider on December 22, 2011, 12:20:57 am

Hi guys,

about to buy an '06 DSG 70K 3 door GTI.  From a trader he tells me he previously leased the car as he owns a leasing company.  Im wondering if I should get one of these  AA/RAC inspections done.  Ive had a good look at the car and all seems well I've rung dealers and they tell me the car was fine whilst they serviced it and there was noting of note. 

Im going to take a mechanically minded friend.  Im picking the car this saturday. Im thinking of taking the car to VW or a specialist to have a look over it.  Or just get the oil changed as the car has been sitting for a while.  The clocks still of an hour!

Your thoughts are greatly appreciated.

Title: Re: Is an RAC/AA Vehicle worth it?
Post by: Oli on December 22, 2011, 12:28:44 am

For the sake of £200 or so, I'd do it now as you've mentioned it. Could give you some bargaining power.  If, down the line, something came up, that could have been spotted, you'd be gutted. Or get a local independant to look over it.

Title: Re: Is an RAC/AA Vehicle worth it?
Post by: driver rider on December 22, 2011, 01:39:58 am

Hi,

I'll give the AA a call over lunchtime tomorrow and see what they say.....I'll keep you posted....

eta.Thanks for your help.

Title: Re: Is an RAC/AA Vehicle worth it?
Post by: TagnuT on December 22, 2011, 09:57:49 am

Quote from: Oli on December 22, 2011, 12:28:44 am

For the sake of £200 or so, I'd do it now as you've mentioned it. Could give you some bargaining power.  If, down the line, something came up, that could have been spotted, you'd be gutted. Or get a local independant to look over it.

+1 worth it for peace of mind.