Uneven Paint Made This PORSCHE Buyer Stop and Check First

The buyer's story

Why they booked

The PORSCHE looked like a practical used car, but Andy R. noticed something during the viewing. Some of the paintwork appeared slightly uneven, and a few panels did not seem to match perfectly.

The seller said there was nothing to worry about, but Andy R. wanted to be careful. Uneven paint can sometimes suggest previous repair work, poor paintwork, accident damage, or cosmetic issues that affect value.

Before buying, Andy R. booked a Premium inspection to check the bodywork and general condition.

Booking reason

They booked because the uneven paint made them concerned about possible accident repair or poor bodywork repair.

Independent assessment

Inspection findings

Prior to carrying out a road test 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 cold.

The road test was carried out at speeds of up to 70mph, in mixed road and traffic conditions.

During the road test the pay attention to the performance of the engine and transmission with the engine and transmission performance be considered in line with a similar vehicle the same make and model the similar mileage.

Throughout the course of the road test the vehicle handled and performed in a excellent manner, steered the chosen path of travel correctly and was free from any abnormal noise or vibration.

During the road test there was no evidence of any excessive smoke from the exhaust, undue audible noises from the transmission and no evidence of overheating.

With final checks revealing no evidence of coolant leaks in and around the engine bay, or evidence of major oil leakage around the engine bay and or on the underside of the vehicle.

Overall conclusion vehicle is in excellent condition for the age and mileage.

Vehicle aesthetic is excellent for the age.

Vehicle interior is in excellent condition.

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

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.

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No reason to reject the vehicle.

Recommendation always obtain appropriate extended warranty for your car.

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Prior to carrying out a road test 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 cold.

The road test was carried out at speeds of up to 70mph, in mixed road and traffic conditions.

During the road test the pay attention to the performance of the engine and transmission with the engine and transmission performance be considered in line with a similar vehicle the same make and model the similar mileage.

Throughout the course of the road test the vehicle handled and performed in a excellent manner, steered the chosen path of travel correctly and was free from any abnormal noise or vibration.

During the road test there was no evidence of any excessive smoke from the exhaust, undue audible noises from the transmission and no evidence of overheating.

With final checks revealing no evidence of coolant leaks in and around the engine bay, or evidence of major oil leakage around the engine bay and or on the underside of the vehicle.

Overall conclusion vehicle is in excellent condition for the age and mileage.

Vehicle aesthetic is excellent for the age.

Vehicle interior is in excellent condition.

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

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.

See my attached video feedback.

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

No reason to reject the vehicle.

Recommendation always obtain appropriate extended warranty for your car.

Condition and costs

Poor findings and repair costs

Poor condition findings

No poor condition findings were recorded for this case study.

After the inspection

The customer experience

Outcome

The inspection helped Andy R. understand whether the paintwork issue was minor or something that should affect the purchase decision.

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