The three finger test...

[smego]

Was out with a mate today who needed my help looking at a 2nd gen surf. Was a nice looking black L plater with 60k on the clock. However when I was checking over the front of it, it was clear it had been in a serious smash. Drivers side front wheel to the bottom corner of the front wheel arch was a 3 finger gap. Passenger side was almost 5 fingers gap. Tyres were the same size. Advised to scarper from it. Anyone come across this kind of thing before?. Price was 4500. Next to it was a 3rd gen surf which had the same result at a fiver under 9 grand. There were some small differences in panel gaps, but we were talking of about 1.5mm either side. We both gave the dealer the raised eyebrow look as we walked.

[fatfires]

Was out with a mate today who needed my help looking at a 2nd gen surf. Was a nice looking black L plater with 60k on the clock. However when I was checking over the front of it, it was clear it had been in a serious smash. Drivers side front wheel to the bottom corner of the front wheel arch was a 3 finger gap. Passenger side was almost 5 fingers gap. Tyres were the same size. Advised to scarper from it. Anyone come across this kind of thing before?. Price was 4500. Next to it was a 3rd gen surf which had the same result at a fiver under 9 grand. There were some small differences in panel gaps, but we were talking of about 1.5mm either side. We both gave the dealer the raised eyebrow look as we walked.

Perhaps a name and shame is in order??????

[smego]

Perhaps a name and shame is in order??????

If decreed ok by Admin, then I will. But the thing is, there is no paper proof of this. Only what was obvious in the finger test. The only thing I will say is that they are, I believe, Bimta registered.

[dirtydog]

bimta is only for mileage as far as i know.

it doesnt have to be a name n shame but you could put what you think in the dealer experiences section, im sure others have been/bought from there.

[fatfires]

If decreed ok by Admin, then I will. But the thing is, there is no paper proof of this. Only what was obvious in the finger test. The only thing I will say is that they are, I believe, Bimta registered.

add 'allegedly' or 'in my opinion' but at least it could warn potencial buyers to look verrrrry close!!

[smego]

been shoved in the dealer experience area.