Jump to content
Do Not Sell My Personal Information


Evidence Of Clocking On A Corolla?


aidank
 Share

Recommended Posts

hi all,

going to look at a v clean 2006 corolla being sold through a private sale?

this is the machine http://cars.donedeal...le/cars/3234497

there is no service history so seller has to be taken at his word

anyone know do corollas exhibit tell tale signs if they have been clocked? or all is not well

is there something about clocks not rising equally or something

all info appreciated

can I ring up a toyota garage give them the reg and they will be able to check for a service history?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Hey,

The rollas have digital milometers so there is no way I know you can tell, unlike the mechcanical ones possibly not lining up.

A Toyota dealer might be able to help re servicing but a long shot, though doubltful with it not being in the uk.

The MOT certificates have the mileage on them, though not sure what kind of mot they use in Poland ?

The usual way to tell if its been used for high mileage is the condition of the drivers seat and the pedal rubbers, and the steering wheel and handbrake lever being worn shiney.

A general inspection of the engine bay should also give you a clue.

70,000km is a fair mileage for the year.

Looking at that car I would not touch it - first its way too expensive for a standard 1.4 at £5900, you have no comeback or protection at all when you buy it.

There are many better deals to have with genuine UK sellers, pay a little more and you get a dealers warranty.

If buying privately alway check it out first with a HPI type serach, some also include insurance against it being a clone or write off etc

Link to comment
Share on other sites

we are in Ireland not Poland!

thanks for advice

toyota garage won't tell me anything about it

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Hey,

Ha Ha - Should have had my reading glasses on ! only looked at the front page photo - thought it said Pl

Think if you do a quick search on the web at sites like Auto Trader or similar local ones you will see the same motor is being sold by dealers for £ 4995 - though some do go up to £5995.

Of course you will get a degree of warranty from a dealer - nothing from a private buyer.

Also the 1.4 is, well the 'standard' corolla, the 1.6 and above demand a better price.

I bought my late 2006 1.6 when it was just 4 years old for £4700 privately in vgc , certainly would not recommend paying any more than that for 1.4

If you are not happy about mechanically checking out the car don't forget that many places now will do a hands on test of the car for you, here our AA and RAC offer that kind of inspection, not sure what your similar breakdown organisations are.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Can you not check old mots online, like in the UK? If not Toyota should be able to tell you whether they've seen it in any of their dealerships, just tell them you've just bought the car, and are chasing up service history.

Link to comment
Share on other sites


Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

 Share





×
×
  • Create New...




Forums


News


Membership