A few months back, my son purchased a 12 plate Astra. The automobile he purchased in a private sale for £1900 has an attractive appearance. Although the item was inexpensive, he was satisfied with his purchase. Upon bringing it home, he subsequently discovered that the primary beam was not functioning. The repair cost him £200, but the auto electrician made a mistake by improperly installing the new fusebox. As a result, the vehicle wouldn't start, and the auto electrician identified it as a malfunctioning electronic control unit (ECU). After spending £350, the vehicle still failed to start. A different car electrician promptly identified the issue as an improper installation of the fusebox, and he did not charge my son. Recently, he took his vehicle for a Ministry of Transport (MOT) test, which resulted in a failure owing to an oil leak, emissions problem caused by a broken catalytic converter, rear springs installed in an incorrect orientation, and a rear brake pad that was not properly fitted (and not even suitable for an Astra model). The total cost for the assortment will amount to £1300. Recently, he sent me a message, saying "Dad, take a look at this." Upon removing the back wheels, the garage made an intriguing discovery.
I was very astounded to learn that he has been using this vehicle for many months, transporting himself, his girlfriend, and most significantly, my granddaughter.
My level of anger beyond what can be adequately expressed.
This situation demonstrates that no matter how cautious we are while inspecting pre-owned vehicles, we remain unaware of the true nature of our purchase.