I used a mobile inspection service to check the car when I bought mine last year. I dunno, they’re all much of a muchness. I used ACE Mechanics. Had to call around a bit as the car was outside some service areas.
As for payment I used bank transfer - first for a deposit to secure the car, then the rest split it over two days due to hitting max daily limit. This was with a private seller though. No idea what dealerships do but I doubt cheques are an option even with them…
Dealerships do bank transfers too. I bought from a dealer earlier this year. Mine was a bit weird because not in Melbourne so I did a deposit to hold it then transfered before I went to pick it up.
I did a test drive but not an external inspection because it was basically new and had a Toyota warranty thing.
Yeah, I wouldn’t bother with an independent inspection for a car new enough to still be under manufacturer warranty, sold by a reputable dealership. But for a 13 year old car from a private seller… absolutely lol.
Some day when I let go of this car, I think I might cave and save up to get a new car from the dealership. Don’t know if I can handle dealing with reams of private sellers…
I used a mobile inspection service to check the car when I bought mine last year. I dunno, they’re all much of a muchness. I used ACE Mechanics. Had to call around a bit as the car was outside some service areas.
As for payment I used bank transfer - first for a deposit to secure the car, then the rest split it over two days due to hitting max daily limit. This was with a private seller though. No idea what dealerships do but I doubt cheques are an option even with them…
Dealerships do bank transfers too. I bought from a dealer earlier this year. Mine was a bit weird because not in Melbourne so I did a deposit to hold it then transfered before I went to pick it up.
I did a test drive but not an external inspection because it was basically new and had a Toyota warranty thing.
Yeah, I wouldn’t bother with an independent inspection for a car new enough to still be under manufacturer warranty, sold by a reputable dealership. But for a 13 year old car from a private seller… absolutely lol.
Some day when I let go of this car, I think I might cave and save up to get a new car from the dealership. Don’t know if I can handle dealing with reams of private sellers…