How can we be sure we don't end up buying one like this

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Mon, 16/01/2017 - 16:27
markhowes
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After the "easy repair" has been carried out, obviously:-

www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201701161352601

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Mon, 16/01/2017 - 18:13
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Re: How can we be sure we don't end up buying one like this

Well looks an easy fix to me.. IF the front axle has not moved.

Wheel, door, wing, front bumper, lights, grill  maybe inner wing, bit of paint .. bish bosh bang. £3.5k later.

If you see what they do pull straight on jigs without recording and give back to you, then that is a relatively safe repair (no chassis/suspension work)

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Mon, 16/01/2017 - 19:42
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Re: How can we be sure we don't end up buying one like this

I'd want much better pics of the A pillars and the windscreen,  if they're out its rather more than a jig can sort out plus whilst a jig might be fine for a monocoque chassis, its a bigger job with a ladder frame jobbie if its bent it'll need replacing. At huge cost. 

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Mon, 16/01/2017 - 21:36
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Re: How can we be sure we don't end up buying one like this

it was bought off copart, its doing the rounds of ebay, autotrader etc

would need a good examination with careful eyes, if you look above passenger side door the roof has a kink in it, and if thats the case better knock 45k off the price........

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Mon, 16/01/2017 - 21:52
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Re: How can we be sure we don't end up buying one like this

I was interested in this g wagon

I phoned to see if i could view it and he said he was busy. The roof is just a dent but front axle has taken a big hit, its broke the disc in half too

It also has jumped up in miles from 14k to 40 odd k

Also screen is out and has been for some time so i am told and carpets are wet too

If it was 40 k it would be worth the risk but 60k is strong money

Someone else viewed it and this is what they said

Only a mobile phone number too

What are the decals??? is it some company. I doubt its old beneton colours lol

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