The PORSCHE Was for the Family, So It Had to Be More Than Tidy

They booked because the car was going to be used as a family vehicle, and they wanted confidence beyond what the advert showed.

Published

26 Jun 2026

Customer

Simon P.

Vehicle inspected

PORSCHE CAYENNE S HYBRID TIP S 2012
The PORSCHE Was for the Family, So It Had to Be More Than Tidy
The buyer's story

Why they booked

The family had found a PORSCHE that looked ideal for daily use. It had enough space, a practical interior, and seemed suitable for school runs, shopping, commuting, and longer trips.

The car looked tidy, but Simon P. wanted more than a clean appearance. Because it would be used by the family every day, they wanted to know whether it was safe, reliable, and properly maintained.

They booked a Premium inspection to check important condition areas before buying.

Booking reason

They booked because the car was going to be used as a family vehicle, and they wanted confidence beyond what the advert showed.

Independent assessment

Inspection findings

Prior starting car under bonnet fluid levels were checked and found to be correct, at this point the vehicle was started with no permanent warning lights displayed on the driver’s information panel, with the vehicle started readily from warm.

Faults appeared during inspection.

Vehicle is not road tested due to faults.

Overall conclusion vehicle is in average condition for the age and mileage. With faults. Signs of aging visible across the vehicle.

Vehicle aesthetic is average. With damage present.

Vehicle interior is in average condition. Showing significant wear. Full valet is recommended before collection.


A structurally sound vehicle with no evidence of major accident damage or significant corrosion.


Part of the service history. With expensive previous repairs.


Advised call previous service provider to see if the vehicle has any records.


Prior to purchase, consideration must be given to the collective cost involved in the rectification of the desirable items listed within the report.These items should be reflected in the purchase price of the vehicle or rectified before purchase. Due to age of the vehicle potential costs not provided and so as vehicle is faulty and requires repairs.

See my attached video feedback.

Please call me back once you have reviewed all report in detail.


Vehicle not ready for sale
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Prior starting car under bonnet fluid levels were checked and found to be correct, at this point the vehicle was started with no permanent warning lights displayed on the driver’s information panel, with the vehicle started readily from warm.

Faults appeared during inspection.

Vehicle is not road tested due to faults.

Overall conclusion vehicle is in average condition for the age and mileage. With faults. Signs of aging visible across the vehicle.

Vehicle aesthetic is average. With damage present.

Vehicle interior is in average condition. Showing significant wear. Full valet is recommended before collection.


A structurally sound vehicle with no evidence of major accident damage or significant corrosion.


Part of the service history. With expensive previous repairs.


Advised call previous service provider to see if the vehicle has any records.


Prior to purchase, consideration must be given to the collective cost involved in the rectification of the desirable items listed within the report.These items should be reflected in the purchase price of the vehicle or rectified before purchase. Due to age of the vehicle potential costs not provided and so as vehicle is faulty and requires repairs.

See my attached video feedback.

Please call me back once you have reviewed all report in detail.


Vehicle not ready for sale
Condition and costs

Poor findings and repair costs

Poor condition findings

Road test

Air suspension operation

Fault displayed when fully raised in information system Noisy slow air compressor operation Suspecting left rear strut faulty

Road test

Warning lights

Engine light appeared when vehicle idles

Plug-in diagnostic

Engine control-2x scans carried out

Faults cleared 0km ago Lambda sensor replaced and fuel sensor for fuel tank same fault appeared

Plug-in diagnostic

Central electronics system

Various audio system speaker faults And door faults Air suspension fault

Interior / Luggage Compartment

Seat upholstery

Passenger seat ripped few areas Marks all over the interior

Interior / Luggage Compartment

Rear parcel shelf

Missing

Rear suspension

Shock absorbers/bushes

Left suspension airbag issue

Exhaust system

Joints/couplings

Right muffler clamp damaged fill fall off right exhaust tip In various areas not sealed exhaust pipes joints

Body exterior

Paintwork condition/thickness reading check

Excessive filler repairs on the left side of the vehicle. See video feedback.

Body exterior

Bumpers/number plates

Damage on left bumper Gap pushed in

After the inspection

The customer experience

Outcome

The inspection helped the family decide whether the PORSCHE was a safe and sensible choice for everyday use.

Customer review

Awesome

Klavs performed a very detailed inspection on the vehicle I was looking to purchase. Unfortunately, he discovered several faults which led me to not purchasing the car. But his inspection stopped me making a mistake costing thousands. Would use Klavs again

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