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Gazzano1

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  1. You have my sympathies. I used Click mechanic (other services are available! ) who employ bookable independent mechanics who you rate after each experience. Seems slightly cheaper than the RAC/AA with I've photo reports and a chat to ask questions with my last two inspections. I'm taking delivery of the A3 tomorrow after its inspection earlier this week. Will update! Insurance is my issue at the moment with my details not matching the DVLA database so won't go through (very annoying) despite checking on the gov site. Still waiting a call back from two insurance companies who are checking why.
  2. Thanks again Gareth, definitely no come backs and any informed opinion is really appreciated. I don't think I'd have thought to go down this route if you hadn't made me have a think again about going private and the benefits of it (this is why forums are great to get ideas/advice). You do meet some good people as you say! Inspection is booked tomorrow (I've paid £90)so fingers crossed. Any ideas and what you'd be bargaining on regards a couple of minor scuffs? They aren't that bad but go to the overall condition and price of the vehicle. Cheers
  3. Haha don't worry I won't be coming back to you, I meant in terms of approaching a private owner vs a dealer and having a good chat 🙂 Well I have a video, RAC inspection pending and would be paying on delivery so anything major ( not picked up in the RAC inspection) and it would be a no go anyway.
  4. Thanks Gareth. I've only just read this but took your advice and phoned him up and have booked an inspection as liked what I heard. Sounds genuine and was happy for an RAC inspection and even arrange delivery with obviously cost included in any deal. It is due a service this year so that would be factored in to the price. Has a small scuff (barley visible) on the back on and the bumper, not sure how this affects the price. Parkers list at £3500 good
  5. Taking in your account your generous feedback there's not many private ones around near me and totally agree with the cup of tea and chat philosophy. It's a much nicer approach then going in looking for faults and bartering from the off. With my history buying bikes if I don't like or trust the seller I walk away no matter how good the vehicle. Being polite and indulging other people is part of the process. This has caught my eye if anyone has any opinions: AutotraderA3Cardiff
  6. Thanks Dave good luck with your new baby!
  7. Thanks for your detailed response, much appreciated. Drop me a PM as I may be interested. All the best, Gary
  8. Hi, I'm looking at getting the A3 as my first car as a more mature driver shall we say having been a long term biker! I have a budget of 2.5-4K and have sounded out a Sportback 1.6 meeting the needs of not too bigger engine for the insurance, room in the back and decent performance. Avoiding dodgy dealers on autotrader seeems a minefield when you look a bit deeper at the reviews (and google) and paying £100 for an RAC check every time will prove costly. Any tips on the car and decent dealers appreciated. Thanks in advance, G
  9. Hi, Just joined and looking to join the Audi owners scene. As a long term biker I'm a bit late to the party getting a car and doing research the A3 seems ideal with a budget around 2.5-4k. All the best, G
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