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Old 19-09-2011, 06:38 PM   #1
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Default Classic Car Inspectors

Wondering if anyone can recommend a company that could inspect a car for me.

Its a Fairlane and I want to make sure that its matching numbers and everything is where it should be and matches the description given by the seller.

Happy to pay a good price but I dont need a deluxe 20 page report, just the basics and what a visual on the paint and panel is like.

Id like to do this before traveling interstate to get it and putting a deposit down.

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Old 19-09-2011, 07:06 PM   #2
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Old 19-09-2011, 07:11 PM   #3
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Moss Vale NSW 2577, Australia
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Old 19-09-2011, 07:18 PM   #4
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A good bet would be to get in contact with the local GT Club. There will be similar things to look for on a Fairlane as there would be to a Falcon GT in regards to Numbers and components. Ask if one of their Club Members has a Workshop and does Car Inspections. Your chances would be pretty good. Don't forget to offer compensation for their time.

I had one of the Members of the Queensland GT Club inspect a BA GT for me and they were more than willing to help out. We spent nearly 2 hours going over the Car on a hoist and had a good chat. Helps that I also knew the guy too.

Just remember to come across as genuine and not a Time Waster.

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Old 19-09-2011, 07:25 PM   #5
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I am not part of any car clubs (yet) other than the wonderful world of AFF, so unfortunately I dont have any contacts in NSW that know much about cars.

If anyone has any email addresses of people in that area that might be able to help a PM would be great, I will absolutely repay them for their time, money or liquid, whatever they choose. Id probably say hello to the person on picking up the car (unless I transport it back). Thanks for the tip.

Has anyone had any experience with either of these guys?

http://www.vipinspections.com/onsite.html

http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au...ting.php?id=14
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Old 19-09-2011, 07:27 PM   #6
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VIP Automotive Solutions provide this service and a lot more
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Old 19-09-2011, 07:29 PM   #7
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I live 20klms from Moss Vale. I think I've already checked it out a few months ago. From memory it is a special anniversary model burgundy colour?Happy to help.
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I second VIP - best around for classic (or any) car inspections
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Old 20-09-2011, 10:08 AM   #9
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Cheers guys, so they are worth the $450? Im not talking about a big dollar car <$10k. But still, I dont want a bomb.
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Old 20-09-2011, 10:34 AM   #10
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Cheers guys, so they are worth the $450? Im not talking about a big dollar car <$10k. But still, I dont want a bomb.
Last one I had inspected was done by the Racq in fnq , he knew his stuff and the report was cheap and accurate , perhaps the Royal Autoclub in NSW ?
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Old 20-09-2011, 12:10 PM   #11
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I second VIP - best around for classic (or any) car inspections
Must have changed a LOT since I bought my Plymouth Fury from Qld many years ago .. they were basically just outsourcing the inspection to any local person who called themselves a mechanic.
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Old 20-09-2011, 12:20 PM   #12
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I used VIP to check out my ZF when I bought it

Money well spent in my opinion
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