I BOUGHT A CHEAP VAUXHALL CORSA UNSEEN FROM A USED CAR AUCTION WILL I REGRET IT ?

[@mitchelljmp]

I was actually a vehicle inspector for a different car auctions that operates in a similar why, I get what you’re saying about the abs being ticked even though there’s a fault, thing is as an inspector it’s such a monotonous job walking round cars all day, very repetitive and you lose yourself in it, you’ll inspect a whole car and then barely remember doing it, I did it for 5 years before moving on to buying and selling, there are claims processes you can go through that do work, but I promise you those inspectors work hard man!

[@SAVING_ICONIC_MACHINES]

It looks great mate, best so you’ve had so far.

[@jamieasson5261]

You need to use cutting compound to polish, Autoglym SRP has no cutting compound in it, for a faded red car, you need proper stuff. Menerza heavy cut compound is like 8 quid a bottle and would have sorted that paintwork out properly 👍

[@Jameyscarflips]

Ok thanks I will give it a try

[@flippingcarsrepairs]

Or mequires is great 👍

[@Mr.K01]

Just discovered your great channel. Keep up the good work!

[@kevthedynamo]

I own a 63 plate Vauxhall Corsa which had gunk under the oil filler cap but was told by my mechanic not to worry about it. It is because I only use it for getting to work which is 6 miles there and six miles back. The engine doesn't have time to warm up properly. Your Corsa seems like a fine example. It would be interesting to find out how much you sell it for. Thanks for the video.

[@MadMurdock69]

I once had a audi a3 petrol with gunk on the oil filter cap which was just condensation when my mechanic took a look..

[@cossieboy69]

I had the same issue with an 04 meriva load's of gunk under the filler cap due to condensation from too many short journeys This can be a sign of head gasket failure but a more sure sign is oil in the coolant or bubbles of water on the dipstick (like the inside of Aero chocolate)😂

[@JohnMackay-w6o]

What about mot

[@kevthedynamo]

@@JohnMackay-w6o MOT said there was a slight oil leek under the rocker cover.

[@skodakatie7341]

This car looked great at the end of the video, best wishes with the sale❤.

[@chrisosborne6896]

easier way to get the sticker residue off, EGR or brake cleaner 👍

[@Jameyscarflips]

I used to use wd40 but t cut is less messy

[@flippingcarsrepairs]

Thats crazy how much a old corsa still sells for

[@Dan-78]

Great video mate, new sub here!! You sound like Bristol way?? Might be wrong

[@Jameyscarflips]

Yes I’m based in Bristol

[@Joemamma-c1f]

I love African cars , best in the world

[@billy12359]

Wouldn’t say it’s due a service? Nearly 10k miles since the last one 😂

[@stevenc5227]

Every 10k is about right for these engines, cheaper to do regular oil changes rather than leaving it, and have to pay £600 for changing a timing chain.

[@Jameyscarflips]

I found an invoice after I filmed the video it was last serviced 04/04/2024 at 102k miles I just forgot to include it in the video as I found it after it was filmed

[@Jameyscarflips]

I found an invoice after I filmed the video it was last serviced 04/04/2024 at 102k miles I just forgot to include it one the video as I found it after it was filmed

[@mohitl1697]

@@stevenc5227 6k miles is better

[@andrewbennett137]

I buy from BCA. It not really same as buying unseen. You see a condition report plus loads of photos plus a condition grade.

[@Kennynwten]

i wouldnt buy online either

[@andrewbennett137]

@@Kennynwten that's the way it is now and I prefer it. Much better than the physical auctions.

[@Jameyscarflips]

You can’t trust those reports as I’ve been stung a lot from bca in the past

[@antonytownsend810]

I don’t trust any of the vehicle reports that BCA do

[@Kennynwten]

me neither

[@mrdeafa25]

I think they are pretty fair TBH. In fact, if anything they are over-critical.

[@antonytownsend810]

@@mrdeafa25 fair enough mate, if your happy with them, that’s fine I can only go on my experience with them

[@georgerichardson9875]

Do you sell your cars with a warranty mate? Or just sold as seen?

[@Jameyscarflips]

As I’m currently trading from home I don’t offer warranty and people buying from facebook and gumtree don’t expect warranty and the car is cheap so yeah basically sold as seen

[@georgerichardson9875]

@@Jameyscarflips thanks mate. Do you advertise on autotrader at all?

[@Jameyscarflips]

@@georgerichardson9875 I have in the past when I was in my unit but as I’m selling cheap cars I’ve had better results from Facebook and gumtree

[@flippingcarsrepairs]

We still need to by law tho 3 months

[@Kennynwten]

£2000 retail?

[@Jameyscarflips]

I’ve listed it for £1550