Buying advice - what to watch out for

[m4rkw]

I'm going to view a 2008 rav-4 tomorrow from a private seller. It looks to have been well maintained but other than the obvious HPI check, V5 present, oil level and does everything work etc is there anything rav-specific I should look out for? Luckily with SUVs there's space to get under them and check for any major rust which makes buying a lot easier for the average person!

Any tips most appreciated.

[FROSTYBALLS]

Diesel or petrol?

If diesel, some with the AD series engine could suffer from head gasket failure. This was covered under a goodwill arrangement  for a period of 7 years/111,846 miles from first registration, whichever came first - although all affected Rav's are now well outside this help. Toyota's solution was a revised 3/4 engine. The same engines were used in the Auris and Avensis. A Toyota dealer should be able to confirm whether a Rav has had a rebuilt engine.

Some have since tried head gasket repairs, but few came back to say how successful this type of repair was.

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[m4rkw]

It's a petrol so thankfully don't need to worry about that! Thanks though. It's also a manual so don't need to worry about transmission fluid changes.

[Bob110023]

Don't forget stay alert, stay safe, save lives. Observe social distance.

[m4rkw]

[m4rkw]

Careful now..

[HS78]

[bobby boy]

Fuel filler pipes prone to leaking due to rust,ask if it's been replaced.