Re: mechanic's inspection

[turbo@STEELCITY2.steelcity.net]

AudiJeep@aol.com wrote:
> 
> When I bought my '92 100S about a year ago, I insisted upon a mechanic
> checking out the car before I bought it. I took it to a local shop that
> specialized in foreign car repair. They charged me $45 for the check. They
> said they inspected the tires, brakes, rotors, suspension parts, all gaskets
> and seals and the AC. I specifically mentioned they check these things. Their
> verdict: the car is in excellent condition, no problems they could see,
> nothing needed replaced, even the brakes and rotors looked new. Well, in the
> last year I've needed brakes and rotors on front and back, a new tie rod (old
> one was cracked), 4 new tires, new head gaskets, 3 transmission seals and AC
> service. When I contacted the place about the first major problem (tie rod
> and leaking head gasket), they told me I must have hit a pot hole or
> something to crack the tie rod, and that they were not responsible for the
> head gaskets. The head gaskets I could see, since they were not leaking when
> I bought the car, but the tie rod, brakes, rotors, tires they should have
> picked up. All these things were replaced about 7k after I purchased the car.
> So my $0.02 on mechanic inspections: Don't waste your $$.
> 
> Craig
> '92 100S (66
	
	I believe in having a car checked out before purchasing it but take it
to the dealer or your regular mechanic.Not to somebody new to you! As a
dealership technician I knew what to look for to protect the
customer.And I also gave them a complete estimate for the cost of theese
repairs to be performed and recieved many thanks for my services.

	What I am trying to say is to take the car to somebody you trust.
turbo