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Does anyone know a good place I could have a skyline checked out to see if any problems exist on it before I buy it? I have heard RAC inspections are pretty useless for turbo cars, and I'm not really experienced enough to go over the car myself. Are there any trustworthy workshops that would go over it for me and how much this would cost approximately.

PS Search function was not working due to flood control or something so plz dont flame me if this topic is already posted about.

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BEFORE you buy it, not alot of options.

RAC Reports are pretty useless, but better than nothing,

You could ask the seller to take it to a RAWS and have a report done up, unlikely they'd comply though.

Get the VIN and engine number and run a REVS check,

ask any mates you've got to have a look with you, some members on here might even offer you some help depending on your location??

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Ive had an RAC check done on my car when I was selling it.

It picked up one item of genuine interest and the rest was crap.

Even said my brakelights weren't working, which they were.

Said my heater wasn't working, its called climate control, on a 40 degree day, no its not gonna be any hotter than ambient.

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Car is in perth, none of my friends know much more than I do about cars, just basics like change the oil, change a tyre etc.

The seller has also said its fine by him if I want to get it checked out by anyone as long as I pay for it. Can I ask what RAWS is?

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Have a look at any receipts that come with it to get an idea who has looked after it. I had an RAC check done when I bought my R...I was lucky. If I was to buy another one I would have one of the reputable Skyline tuners go over it.

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