Test Drive

[cafepk]

hi im going to test drive my first skyline today and i am a noob with cars and everything so i was wondering if i should take it to a mechanic to see if everything is alright. how long can i test the car for and i wanted to know any honest mechanics i can take it to inspect around wetherill park. thanks

[Wink]

Test the car until you are satisfied.

http://www.sydneyvehiclecheck.com.au/ will do checks on the vehicle if its a private sale.

NRMA will also do checks on both private and dealer sales but they are more expensive.

Both will go to the seller to inspect the car for convenience.

[Blitz]

hi im going to test drive my first skyline today and i am a noob with cars and everything so i was wondering if i should take it to a mechanic to see if everything is alright. how long can i test the car for and i wanted to know any honest mechanics i can take it to inspect around wetherill park. thanks

Ask to take it to a knowledgable workshop for a comprehensive checkover where the car can be thoroughly inspected on a hoist.

If the dealer/seller wont allow this, then go somewhere else to buy

[cafepk]

ok i had a look at the car today and the exterior and interior seemed fine. the engine is said to just have had a full rebuild at incar motorsport but the owner hasnt driven it before and the car isnt registered. so the car isnt available to test drive since it isnt registered so it seems very iffy.

is it possible that the car cant be registered or else the owner would have registered it himself.

i mean everything sounds and looks good but i cant bring the car to another workshop to check it out, and i cant test drive it plus there is no registration. would you buy a car under these conditions?

[Blitz]

ok i had a look at the car today and the exterior and interior seemed fine. the engine is said to just have had a full rebuild at incar motorsport but the owner hasnt driven it before and the car isnt registered. so the car isnt available to test drive since it isnt registered so it seems very iffy.

is it possible that the car cant be registered or else the owner would have registered it himself.

i mean everything sounds and looks good but i cant bring the car to another workshop to check it out, and i cant test drive it plus there is no registration. would you buy a car under these conditions?

No

[MR R33]

if its a dealer they should have a trade plate, but NEVER buy a car without driving it. you also have to question why has it had a full rebuild?? is there any signs of accident damage, does the km's match the condition of the car you can usually tell this buy the condition of the handbrake boot and gear shifter boot. if the car looks good, or is troube less the owner should put rego on it and never buy a car without rego, who knows you could end up being stuck with an unregisterable car.

But if that was me looking for a car, i wouldnt buy that one unless he can provide receipts with the engine rebuild detailing what was done to it, also the owner puts rego on it so you are able to test drive it, and then if it all seems good, take it to a workshop, or even NRMA inspections are good they seem to pick out everything i recomend them and i work at a car dealership.

[miiz_skyline]

I definately recommend nrma inspection. I got them to do one for a car i looked at- and at the time i was very disappointed, but it was the best $300 i ever spent, saved me from buying a dud! Now ive got a car that i love- and had inspection again, and dont look back! U wont regret it!