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Hi All,
Unfortunaley my car was written off due to a negligent driver who decided to swerve into my parked car (due to a cockroach flying to her face apparetnly)
It was a 2016 VW Polo that I had bought for $23k new and luckily had it insured for $18k so not too out of pocket but it has been a major inconvinience sourcing a replacement due to the COVID price premiums everywhere.
I am nearly close to finalising a private deal on a 2018 Skoda RS 169TSI Sedan at $28K
Only done 31000KM
Fully optioned out with tech and luxury pack
Optioned with 19" Skoda XTREME anthracite alloy wheels
The seller has to sell urgently due to buisness commitments so has priced it well below market average price (Based on carsales/gumtree)
I've had a full historical report done and there is no finance owing or previous damage.
Mechanic has given it a thumbs up.
I've driven it and it is as pristine as 4 year old car car be but here is the issue.
Because he said the car has hardly been used only 2 services have been performed.
15k and 30K service (Even though it should be once every 12 months regardless of milage)
So even though it's only done 30000km, It's technically missed 3 services based on the age of the car.
Age of car since 1st registration – 56 Months
5k – Year 1 – 12 months – DONE
30K – Year 2 – 24 months – DONE
45K – Year 3 – 36 months
60K – Year 4 (major service) – 48 months
75K – Year 5
There is 6 months warranty left and I was going to buy a service pack that added a further 2 years but if he hasn't done the 3 past services in time then am I right to say all warranty is voided and useless?
Should this be a redflag to back out of the deal even if the car checks out and drives well?
Thank You
Unfortunaley my car was written off due to a negligent driver who decided to swerve into my parked car (due to a cockroach flying to her face apparetnly)
It was a 2016 VW Polo that I had bought for $23k new and luckily had it insured for $18k so not too out of pocket but it has been a major inconvinience sourcing a replacement due to the COVID price premiums everywhere.
I am nearly close to finalising a private deal on a 2018 Skoda RS 169TSI Sedan at $28K
Only done 31000KM
Fully optioned out with tech and luxury pack
Optioned with 19" Skoda XTREME anthracite alloy wheels
The seller has to sell urgently due to buisness commitments so has priced it well below market average price (Based on carsales/gumtree)
I've had a full historical report done and there is no finance owing or previous damage.
Mechanic has given it a thumbs up.
I've driven it and it is as pristine as 4 year old car car be but here is the issue.
Because he said the car has hardly been used only 2 services have been performed.
15k and 30K service (Even though it should be once every 12 months regardless of milage)
So even though it's only done 30000km, It's technically missed 3 services based on the age of the car.
Age of car since 1st registration – 56 Months
5k – Year 1 – 12 months – DONE
30K – Year 2 – 24 months – DONE
45K – Year 3 – 36 months
60K – Year 4 (major service) – 48 months
75K – Year 5
There is 6 months warranty left and I was going to buy a service pack that added a further 2 years but if he hasn't done the 3 past services in time then am I right to say all warranty is voided and useless?
Should this be a redflag to back out of the deal even if the car checks out and drives well?
Thank You
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