AA 101 Inspection Cars

[deco87]

Buying second hand car. Dealer says AA101 POINT CHECK INCLUDED ....seems to be assuring..anyone any negative experiences with this guarantee? Whilst buying 2nd hand car purchase

 

[Sue Ellen]

Is this the equivalent of the test that you refer to?

 

[deco87]

That's UK. Most dealers now advertise AA 101 , point check , " passed" .....that's what I'm enquiring about specifically if anyone bought a car with that , point check , and any negative experiences in Ireland ....doesn't inspire confidence though in fairness , thanks

 

[ClubMan]

Did you read the AA terms and conditions?

AA Approved Dealers Terms & Conditions

There are specific condition and criteria in place for AA Approved Dealers. Learn how this works, whether you're a customer or looking to becoming approved.

www.theaa.ie

These "AA" checks are not actually done by the AA but by the dealerships themselves and they even effectively say not to depend on them and that they're no substitute for you getting your own independent assessment done.

 

[deco87]

Did you read the AA terms and conditions?

AA Approved Dealers Terms & Conditions

There are specific condition and criteria in place for AA Approved Dealers. Learn how this works, whether you're a customer or looking to becoming approved.

www.theaa.ie

These "AA" checks are not actually done by the AA but by the dealerships themselves and they even effectively say not to depend on them and that they're no substitute for you getting your own independent assessment done.

It looks like from the advertising it's a AA passed vehicle... extremely misleading

 

[Leo]

It looks like from the advertising it's a AA passed vehicle... extremely misleading

Much of their roadside assistance is provided by local garages, I wouldn't have expected that they would send their own mechanics to check out cars under this scheme. One positive for you is that you may have additional come back in the event that an issue that should have been discovered by that check is uncovered after you purchase.

 

[ClubMan]

One positive for you is that you may have additional come back in the event that an issue that should have been discovered by that check is uncovered after you purchase.

With the dealer, maybe. But not with the AA as far as I can see...

AA Approved Dealers Terms & Conditions

There are specific condition and criteria in place for AA Approved Dealers. Learn how this works, whether you're a customer or looking to becoming approved.

www.theaa.ie

7. Our Liability to You​

Save to the extent prohibited by law, we shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the AA Approved Dealer network or your purchase of an AA Approved Car, whether under theories of contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise.

 

[mathepac]

Rather like EA advertising.

 

[deco87]

Much of their roadside assistance is provided by local garages, I wouldn't have expected that they would send their own mechanics to check out cars under this scheme. One positive for you is that you may have additional come back in the event that an issue that should have been discovered by that check is uncovered after you purchase.

That's a good point alright thanks