Inspections - That old one again!

[Incept]

Being stuck up in the north, the suggestions on the PCGB site as to who to contact regarding inspections is not much use to me.

Does anybody know of somebody more local to east or north Yorkshire?

Cheers,

Chris
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[stuj76]

Hi Chris,

There are a couple that I know of:

RPM specialist cars LTD, Knaresborough www.rpmspecialistcars.co.uk 01423 865602
Strasse, Leeds www.strasse.co.uk 0113 234911
Red Line Racing, Thornaby www.rlracing.co.uk 01642 751911

Hope this helps

Stu

 

[Incept]

Hi,

Thanks for the info. Any idea how much these guys charge?

Cheers,

Chris

 

[AirCooledExcellence]

Hi Chris,

I had Strasse look over my 930, they did a 117 point check plus full engine compression and leakdown test, bill was around £300.

Cheers,
Tim.

 

[stuj76]

Hi Chris

I rang RPM last week or so regarding an inspection as there was a car I was thinking of buying and they quoted me £100 + VAT and I was also welcome to be there at the time of inspection as well.

The last one I had done at Strasse cost me the same amount but this was over two years ago.

Stu

 

[chrisr]

I can also recommend the guys at RPM ( Andy & Nick ) good guys who are both knowledgable also Hartech in Bolton are excellant IMO although more front engined specialists

Chris

 

[Incept]

Hi all,

Thanks for your suggestions.

I just called Strasse and spoke to them about the check (£117 + VAT bye the way).

The problem seems to be that most of the check is visual stuff. I know if the lights are working!

My situation is that the car is under a dealer guarantee until November and I just want to make sure that anything big has been checked before then.

However, Starasse gave me the impression I'd be wasting my money as 993's are just about bullet proof!

What would you guys suggest I need to have checked. Afterall, it's the big stuff I'm concerned about.

The car has done 49000 and I have the service records. Most regular stuff seems to have been done.

Thanks for your advice.

Cheers,

Chris

 

[burrow01]

Get it checked []

Its easy to convince yourself that a car is great when its you that wants to buy it

Having someone else look over it with a dispassionate view will either highlight areas that may require attention in the future, cosmetic issues you may have missed, or even serious issues you may not be aware of (oil leaks in the engine bay etc)
If you think about it, you view the car with the salesman breathing over your shoulder, glossing over any items you may raise, the inspector gets to put the car up on the ramp, drive it around and generally review the car without any pressure. Also, a good inspector will know the model of car, and any usual or unusual problems - could you detect worn wishbones etc?

I would always have an independent inspection, just for the peace of mind

my 2p []

Pete

 

[mbrands]

yep, get it checked. bullet proof they may be, but there's still plenty that can go wrong if the car was not well looked after. I drove one recently and the brakes were horrendously bad. It also had a number of suspect modifications done to it.

 

[stuj76]

I agree entirely with Pete & mbrands - get it inspected.

But, if you can manage to get a list of mechanical and electrical items that MUST be inspected from this knowledgeable lot why don't you ring RPM (see above list) and list those items that have been given to you that MUST be checked as well as the 'visual' items and see what they have to say.

Its worth a try.

Stu

 

[TRW40]

Does anybody have any thoughts about the seller getting a pre sale inspection - that would have made Chris' job easier.. but do you think a buyer would accept the report or simply want his/her own inspection? I had thought I would get mine inspected before I sell but I would not want to spend money on an inspection only to find that the buyer also wants one.

 

[burrow01]

I would not have thought that it would be worthwhile to be honest - most people would probably still want their own independent inspection

It's the same when you are buying from a dealer - they will obviously fix the major things they find with a car, and then say it has passed their inspection, but you would still be advised to get your own as the buyer

Pete

 

[Incept]

Hi all,

I guess you're right.

The car looks and feels right, but as someone who is new to Porsche, I suppose I should bite the bullet. As you say, simply getting an impartial view on the general condition of the car will be worth it.

I'll give RPM a call and check them out.

Cheers,

Chris

 

[John Maddox]

Agree with that. Try not to be put off if some work is required as most will need a bit spent on them. It's just how much is wrong - you don't want a long list !!

 

[leesweeney]

ORIGINAL: Incept

Being stuck up in the north, the suggestions on the PCGB site as to who to contact regarding inspections is not much use to me.

Does anybody know of somebody more local to east or north Yorkshire?

Cheers,

Chris

I just bought my C2S and took a bit of advice from the 993 Register secretary and his able assistant Ken. Ken had a good tale to tell about why an inspection was so important and it was about the little things that many non porsche officianados wouldn't spot. Ken recently bought a 993 C4 and had it inspected - amongst other things the tyres were not 'N' rated. Apparently (and I didn't know this at the time) all tyres that are used on Porsches must be 'N' rated which is in effect the Porsche approval mark. Ken therefore needed 4 new tyres immediately and this was used as a negotiation point. Having just put 4 new tyres on mine I can vouch for the fact that you are looking at £750+

Would you spot this? I wouln't have.

The other thing about the inspection is that it gives you piece of mind that your hard earned hasn't been thrown away on a dog. very reassuring given the tens of thousands of pounds need to buy a Porsche.

PS 993's are just the dogs whatsits. Do it - you wont regret it.

 

[Guest]

ORIGINAL: leesweeney


I just bought my C2S and took a bit of advice from the 993 Register secretary and his able assistant Ken. Ken had a good tale to tell about why an inspection was so important and it was about the little things that many non porsche officianados wouldn't spot. Ken recently bought a 993 C4 and had it inspected - amongst other things the tyres were not 'N' rated. Apparently (and I didn't know this at the time) all tyres that are used on Porsches must be 'N' rated which is in effect the Porsche approval mark. Ken therefore needed 4 new tyres immediately and this was used as a negotiation point. Having just put 4 new tyres on mine I can vouch for the fact that you are looking at £750+

Would you spot this? I wouln't have.

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Hi Lee, where does the Driver's Manual say that you must use 'N' rated tyres?

Regards

Bob

 

[leesweeney]

ORIGINAL: Bob Armstrong

ORIGINAL: leesweeney


I just bought my C2S and took a bit of advice from the 993 Register secretary and his able assistant Ken. Ken had a good tale to tell about why an inspection was so important and it was about the little things that many non porsche officianados wouldn't spot. Ken recently bought a 993 C4 and had it inspected - amongst other things the tyres were not 'N' rated. Apparently (and I didn't know this at the time) all tyres that are used on Porsches must be 'N' rated which is in effect the Porsche approval mark. Ken therefore needed 4 new tyres immediately and this was used as a negotiation point. Having just put 4 new tyres on mine I can vouch for the fact that you are looking at £750+

Would you spot this? I wouln't have.

<snip>

Hi Lee, where does the Driver's Manual say that you must use 'N' rated tyres?

Regards

Bob

I haven't looked in the Manual Bob. The OPC and two independent's I have spoken to all told me the same though, including Ken from the 993 Register. I thus took their advice.

Another annoying factor was I had a nearly new Pirelli P Zero on one rear wheel and a completely worn one on the other. They were both N2 rated. I tried buying a N2 but found out they don't make them anymore, they are now N4's. Everyone recommened I didn;t mix the same tyre with a different N rating and I duly threw away a virtually brand new tyre worth over £200.

At the end of the day it's a Porsche and I wouldn't want to take a chance.

Cheers