Car Buying Precautions

Before actually buying a secondhand car we suggest that you visit

https://my.service.nsw.gov.au/MyServiceNSW/index#/rms/freeRegoCheck/display

Here you will be able to check the that the number plate and last four digits of the VIN number do actually correspond with the VIN number on the car.

You can buy from the RMS a history of the vehicle, which currently, cost $22.00

Also please visit https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/cars-and-other-vehicles/buying-and-selling-a-car/before-you-buy-a-car

Finally if you are serious about buying the car please consider letting us do a pre-purchase inspection for you.

Gil Auto car repairs brakes and service

Pre-Purchase Inspection

Gil Auto provides a comprehensive car inspection Service. The inspection is based on driveabilty and visual inspections, no dismantling takes place.

Phone 0293898224 or 0414308199
We are a NRMA approved workshop repairer

Road Test Suspension
Ease of Starting Front Near Side Shock Absorber
Idle Speed Front Near Side Bump Stops
Engine Performance
Front Near Side Bump Stop Dust Cover
Engine Noise Front Off Side Shock Absorber
Road Noise Front Off Side Bump Stops
Brake Operation Front Off Side Bump Stop Dust Cover
Smoke from Engine Front Side Ride Heights
Rear Hand Brake Front Near Side Springs
Parking Brake Operation Front Off Side Springs
Steering Wheel Front Near Side Control Arm Bushes
Horn Front Off Side Control Arm Bushes
Ignition Switch Ball Joints
Warning Lights Front Near Side Shock Mount Bushes
Indicator Stalk Front Off Side Shock Mount Bushes
Clutch Pedal Pad Front Near Side Swivel Bearings
Hazard Lights Front Off Side Swivel Bearings
Air Conditioner / Heater Fan Front Near Side Castor Rod Bushes

Front Off Side Castor Rod Bushes
Engine Compartment Front Near Side Sway Bar "D" Bushes
Engine Oil Level Front Off Side Sway Bar "D" Bushes
Transmission Fluid Level Front Near Side Sway Link Bushes
Front Differential Oil Level Front Off Side Sway Link Bushes
Rear Differential Oil Level Front Near Side Sway Bar Ball Joint
Power Steering Fluid Level Front Off Side Sway Bar Ball Joint
Brake Fluid Moisture Test
Rear Near Side Shock Absorber
Brake Fluid Level
Rear Near Side Bump Stops
Alternator Belt
Rear Off Side Shock Absorber
Air Con Belt
Rear Off Side Bump Stops
Power Steering Belt
Rear Near Side Control Arm Bushes
Serpentine Belt
Rear Off Side Control Arm Bushes
Battery Rear Near Side Shock Mount Bushes
Battery Clamps Rear Off Side Shock Mount Bushes

Rear Near Side Swivel Bearings
Exhaust
Rear Off Side Swivel Bearings
Manifold
Rear Near Side Castor Rod Bushes
Engine Pipe
Rear Off Side Castor Rod Bushes
Flexible Pipe
Rear Near Side Sway Bar "D" Bushes
Air Injection Pipes
Rear Off Side Sway Bar "D" Bushes
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Pipes
Rear Near Side Sway Link Bushes
Catalytic Converter
Rear Off Side Sway Link Bushes
Front Muffler
Rear Near Side Sway Bar Ball Joint
Centre Muffler
Rear Off Side Sway Bar Ball Joint
Connecting pipe

Balance pipe
Fuel
Rear muffler
Fuel Tank
Tail pipe Fuel Tank Supports
Exhaust mount brackets Fuel Lines
Exhaust mount rubbers Fuel Door Release lever

Fuel Door Release
Brakes Fuel Cap
Brake Master Cylinder
Proportioning Valve Tyres & Wheels
Brake Booster Near Side Front Tyre
Vacuum line Near Side Front Wheel
Brake Pipes Engine Bay Off Side Front Wheel
Front Wheel Caliper Front Near Side Off Side Front Mag Wheel
Front Wheel Caliper Front Off Side Off Side Front Lock Nut
Front Brake Pads Near Side Off Side Front Wheel Nuts
Front Brake Pads Off Side Near Side Rear Tyre
Rotor Front Near Side Near Side Rear Wheel
Rotor Front Off Side Near Side Rear Hub Cap
Front Flexible Hoses Near Side Rear Wheel Nuts
Front Brake Pipes Off Side Rear Tyre
Front Anti Lock Wheel Sensor Off Side Rear Wheel
Front Brake Pad Sensor Off Side Rear Hub Cap
Front Brake Pad Hardware Off Side Rear Wheel Nuts
Rear Wheel Caliper Near Side Spare Tyre
Rear Wheel Caliper Off Side
Rear Brake Pad Near Side Steering
Rear Brake Pad Off Side Power Steering Pump
Rotor Rear Near Side Power Steering Hose
Rotor Rear Off Side Power Steering Rack
Rear Flexible Hoses Steering Rack Boot Near Side
Rear Brake Pipes Steering Rack Boot Off Side

Steering Mount Bushes
Cooling System Tie Rod Ends
Cooling System Reservoir Steering Box
Cooling System Expansion Tank Pitman arm
Radiator Cap Steering Idler Arm
Top Radiator Hose Inner Tie Rod
Bottom Radiator Hose Outer Tie Rod
By-pass hoses Steering Damper
Water pump Link Rods
Thermo Fan Steering Ball Joints
Aux Thermo Fan
Phone Harold 0293898224
Viscous fan
Drive Train
Fan Cowling Engine Mounts
Fan Blades Transmission Mounts

Front Drive Shaft Boots
Boot Rear Drive Shaft Boots
Bonnet Struts Centre Bearing
Bonnet Stay Propeller Shaft
Bonnet Catch Primary Flexible Coupling
Bonnet Catch Secondary Extension Housing
Bonnet Release
Transmission Leaks
Boot Lock Differential Leaks
Boot Struts Transfer case Leaks
4wd differential Leaks

Gear Selector Rod
Cabin Transmission Cooler Leak
Front Windscreen Wiper Near Side
Front Windscreen Wiper Off Side Cabin continued
Front Windscreen Washer Jets Reverse lights
Rear Windscreen Wiper Near Side Rear Number Plate Lights
Rear Windscreen Wiper Off Side Brake Lights Eye Level
Rear Windscreen Washer Jets Brake Lights Off Side
Fog Lights Brake Lights Near Side
Head Light Near side Front Near Side Seat Belt Webbing
Head Light Off Side Front Near Side Seat Belt Buckles
High Beam Near Side Front Near Side Seat Belt Retracting
High Beam Off Side Front Off Side Seat Belt Webbing
Parking lights Near Side Front Rear Near Side Seat Belt Retracting
Parking lights Off Side Front Rear Off Side Seat Belt Webbing
Turning Indicator Lights Near Side Front Rear Off Side Seat Belt Buckles
Turning Indicator Lights Off Side Front
Turning Indicator Lights Near Side Rear
Turning Indicator Lights Off Side Rear
Turning Indicator Lights Near Side
Turning Indicator Lights Off Side

Phone Harold 0293898224 or TXT 0414308199 to book your car in.

 

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