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safe786
17-01-2009, 04:45 PM
Hi

I have been looking at a skoda Octavia vrs, 06 plate, 49,000 miles, and I have taken it for a ride, the price seems ok, its just the number of previous owners that bothers me, any advice folks? It is from a reputable car supermarket.

Thanks.

Martin Burnard
17-01-2009, 05:01 PM
Reputable.........

Remember they are a business driven by accountants.

A small independant is often better at service (but I am bias).

Take the name and address of the last owner and call them. If the car is a lemon then hopefully they will be honest with you. Ask to see the HPI report from the dealer, any exccuses at all for not showing it to you should set the alarm bells ringing. Finally ring the main agents (or better still the garage you always use...... you do use a local garage regularly don't you...), ask them how much to inspect the vehicle (normally an hours labour charge down here), if all is OK you are sorted. Any excuses walk away.

You may have the car of your dreams... or you may avoid a lemon:beerchug:

Hope that helps

Martin

PS that many owners shows "It's a really popular car Sir... see how easy it is to sell".