AA 101 Inspection Cars

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deco87

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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
 
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
 
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 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.
 
ClubMan said:
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 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.
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It looks like from the advertising it's a AA passed vehicle... extremely misleading
 
deco87 said:
It looks like from the advertising it's a AA passed vehicle... extremely misleading
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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.
 
Leo said:
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.
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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 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.
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Leo said:
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.
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That's a good point alright thanks
 
Leo said:
Yeah, I should have clarified that. No contractual obligation from the AA whatsoever.
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It's very very misleading , it's not unreasonable for someone reading that large sign in an garage that AA are involved in inspection - bad form
 
deco87 said:
It's very very misleading , it's not unreasonable for someone reading that large sign in an garage that AA are involved in inspection - bad form
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I thought it was common knowledge that they had no involvement, but maybe I'm just cynical and always on the look out for the small print. It's the list of checks that they're recommending along with endorsing that the dealer has agreed to he bound by a code of practice. No different to garages highlighting that they are SIMI members. Many other industries have similar schemes, but none of them beat the 'Product of the Year' scheme .
 
Leo said:
I thought it was common knowledge that they had no involvement, but maybe I'm just cynical and always on the look out for the small print. It's the list of checks that they're recommending along with endorsing that the dealer has agreed to he bound by a code of practice. No different to garages highlighting that they are SIMI members. Many other industries have similar schemes, but none of them beat the 'Product of the Year' scheme .
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Wasn't common knowledge to me. Perhaps to most. It is presented in such a way , in my opinion, that it appears the AA are involved in the inspection ...my view anyway , I understand now as you outlined above thanks a mill
 
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