On 22 Apr, 15:57, "Andy R"  wrote:
> "John"  wrote in message
>
> news:f299eec9-09e1-40b2-9366-dcfebd4fa8f9@c19g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
>
> > Whenever I buy a used vehicle, I get it MOT tested at an independent
> > garage of my choice, in other words not one known by the owner. If you
> > have a word with the mechanic doing the test and tell him why you're
> > having it tested, most will keep their eyes open for non-test points
> > while they're at it. They may also let you wander along the underside
> > while it's on their ramp.
> > It's the cheapest way of inspecting a vehicle and one of the only ways
> > of checking the catalytic converter.
> > If you do get it tested, tell the owner what you're doing as the
> > vehicle will be away for a couple of hours and that's not the usual
> > test drive time. Few will object. If they do, walk away.
>
> You honestly expect someone selling thousands of pounds worth of motorhome
> to let you just trundle off with it for 'a couple of hours'?   I think
> you're avin a laarf.  To even expect someone to let you drive it without
> insurance is expecting a lot.
>
> When I bought mine I commissioned an RAC report (with HPI) which was
> conducted and the results sent to me.  I can't honestly imagine anybody in
> their right mind letting a stranger just take their vehicle, it'd be
> madness.

What if you turn up in your own car and leave the keys as 'hostage'?

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