Dear all, these computerized checks, in my opinion are a big scam. I recently sold my car which I took care of dearly and had serviced from the dealer. When I initially bought the vehicle second hand, I had it inspected at the dealership (Toyota) for a fee of 840QR which highlighted all of the problems in the car. Additionally, the dealership were able to offer something that these computerized checking placed can't - a warranty.
Only a month prior to having the "experts" check my vehicle on Salwa Road, I had a full service with new brakes installed on the car; Salwa Road mechanics found my brakes to be "useless" after taking the car for a 2 minute drive (apparently this is how a thorough check on your brakes is done). They found the breaks to be a little "spongy"; anyone with a little technical knowhow knows that this is the norm after having new brakes installed as it takes a while for them to wear in. Ultimately this "big problem" become a "minor problem" when I produced my Toyota repair and service record.which left the "experts" a little embarrassed.
It seems the only thing this over hyped and substandard system of checking cars is good for is taking your money. Sure you'll get an experienced opinion, but I have an uncle who can do that) and will also give you an idea of your engine's efficiency as a percentage. The lads that run these places are far from being experienced and qualified mechanics who really do not have much of a clue or the equipment to fully inspect a vehicle and give an educated conclusion on the state of the vehicle.
In my opinion, forget the dodgy computerized checks. If you are really serious about buying a car, take it to the dealer's service center and pay the extra (you could possibly even negotiate a lower price); that way you'll know EXACTLY what you're in for when you have to have any repairs or servicing done.
Dear all, these computerized checks, in my opinion are a big scam. I recently sold my car which I took care of dearly and had serviced from the dealer. When I initially bought the vehicle second hand, I had it inspected at the dealership (Toyota) for a fee of 840QR which highlighted all of the problems in the car. Additionally, the dealership were able to offer something that these computerized checking placed can't - a warranty.
Only a month prior to having the "experts" check my vehicle on Salwa Road, I had a full service with new brakes installed on the car; Salwa Road mechanics found my brakes to be "useless" after taking the car for a 2 minute drive (apparently this is how a thorough check on your brakes is done). They found the breaks to be a little "spongy"; anyone with a little technical knowhow knows that this is the norm after having new brakes installed as it takes a while for them to wear in. Ultimately this "big problem" become a "minor problem" when I produced my Toyota repair and service record.which left the "experts" a little embarrassed.
It seems the only thing this over hyped and substandard system of checking cars is good for is taking your money. Sure you'll get an experienced opinion, but I have an uncle who can do that) and will also give you an idea of your engine's efficiency as a percentage. The lads that run these places are far from being experienced and qualified mechanics who really do not have much of a clue or the equipment to fully inspect a vehicle and give an educated conclusion on the state of the vehicle.
In my opinion, forget the dodgy computerized checks. If you are really serious about buying a car, take it to the dealer's service center and pay the extra (you could possibly even negotiate a lower price); that way you'll know EXACTLY what you're in for when you have to have any repairs or servicing done.
in conclusion - a money making scam.