cafepk Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 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 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/98280-test-drive/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wink Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 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. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/98280-test-drive/#findComment-1785530 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 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 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/98280-test-drive/#findComment-1785685 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafepk Posted December 13, 2005 Author Share Posted December 13, 2005 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? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/98280-test-drive/#findComment-1787839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 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 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/98280-test-drive/#findComment-1788529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR R33 Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 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. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/98280-test-drive/#findComment-1788765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
miiz_skyline Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 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! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/98280-test-drive/#findComment-1790310 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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