Buying advice - 1.6 SX

[jamb0n]

Get as much ammo as possible before going to the garage. Make sure
Ask for your deposit back. If they get funny just remind them you put the deposit on a 100k car not a 150k car. Google your local trading standards officer. Remember his name drop it into conversation (i.e. They refuse your deposit you say something like "I'll have to give Dave Jones a bell he works in trading standards see what he says") make sure you have his number already in your phone. And don't be afraid to use it if they call your bluff.
GJ.

Yes you can and should do that. Take a print out of the HPI check also. When you check it tomorrow if the government mot history confirms the 154,000 miles on the car then don't walk, run away. An average of 22,000 miles a year over the course of that cars short life, gives some insight into the hg issues and the expectancy of many more issues down the line suspension, bushes, etc etc. Don't listen to any bs, get your deposit back if you can, and leave in the knowledge that you've saved yourself loads of trouble down the line

Nice, this is great - thanks a lot.

I've got the local Trading Standards number on my phone, I can't get an officer though...

I'll print out the HPI check and I've got my phone to check the MOT miles - I'm just hoping it was an uber typo!

OMG I can post links:
world wide web dot autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201130405754813

I might look at that tomorrow (only 11 miles away) if the MOT history check doesn't go well.

Just need to ask if they do a part ex.

Extremely low mileage though right?

Sorry going off topic!

 

[Greenjag]

That silver one looks stunning. V.v. Low miles. V v good price. Way better than one you were looking at. Funny how things work out.
Like I need to tell you to make sure that mileage isn't a typo and there's a 1 missing at the front.
One thing I wish I'd remembered earlier is to google the garages name and review. See what pops up As dodgy garages Don't have one unhappy customer.
No need for thanks. The others on here have helped my loads before with direct questions and helpful guides. Just glad I can give something back to the site.
GJ

 

[jamb0n]

That silver one looks stunning. V.v. Low miles. V v good price. Way better than one you were looking at. Funny how things work out.
Like I need to tell you to make sure that mileage isn't a typo and there's a 1 missing at the front.
One thing I wish I'd remembered earlier is to google the garages name and review. See what pops up As dodgy garages Don't have one unhappy customer.
No need for thanks. The others on here have helped my loads before with direct questions and helpful guides. Just glad I can give something back to the site.
GJ

Silver one has a few dings though on the rear drivers side bumper and blackened paint work on the front bumper above the number plate.

I'll definitely give them a ring tomorrow, I can't get a dealer under that name (of the silver one) on google that is meant to be 11 miles from me.

I think that is all - I'll let you know how I get on tomorrow!

 

[53 Leon SX]

Yes the car is very very low mileage but then it could have been someone like yourself who drove it relatively little you can never know!

If you do go to view it then first just do the same checks visual/listening/HPI you know the ones, that you have on the other car just to make sure and then see if you're happy with the (what sounds like) cosmetic damage.

As for the garage it seems that they don't have their own website but they are on google maps and they are on other general london info websites but no reviews for them from what I could see but I only briefly looked.
Btw I know exactly where that garage is although I've never had dealings with them.

Oh and good luck with the other car!

 

[jamb0n]

Yes the car is very very low mileage but then it could have been someone like yourself who drove it relatively little you can never know!

If you do go to view it then first just do the same checks visual/listening/HPI you know the ones, that you have on the other car just to make sure and then see if you're happy with the (what sounds like) cosmetic damage.

As for the garage it seems that they don't have their own website but they are on google maps and they are on other general london info websites but no reviews for them from what I could see but I only briefly looked.
Btw I know exactly where that garage is although I've never had dealings with them.

Oh and good luck with the other car!

Well I bought the higher mileage car!

The other car's (DVLA recorded 154k) mot history:
06/07/2007 - 56,415 Miles
02/07/2008 - 67,345 Miles
02/07/2009 - 80,914 Miles
01/07/2010 - 94,626 Miles
09/07/2011 - 104,999 Miles

I'm not sure where DVLA got the 154k - I'll email them to sort it out I suppose.

Okay in my excitement I totally overlooked a few things..
1 - No remote central locking key... do I have to go to a Seat dealer to get one coded etc any idea on cost?
2 - Small chip in the windscreen, I'm going to call in the insurance to get it sorted - it's free!
3 - Drivers seat belt has lost it's plastic thing that holds up the belt clipping in part when not being used - I'm not sure when it went.. I'll be using a safety pin in the mean time.. ><

It feels really good to drive - I'm very happy with it!

 

[53 Leon SX]

1. Have a search for remote key or something along those lines on here. I think the price ranges from roughly £70 to £200 for both the physical key and the programming and all that. Reason for the price dif is dependent on which key you choose either the normal remote one that came with it or a fancy flip out one. Thats from the dealers btw. You can make your own but i dont know how much or how, search for it if your interested.

2. you have sorted

3. try look for it on ebay, no idea what its called or at a breakers (or someone breaking on ebay). Or failing that get it from the dealers as they'll just order it in for you probably for something cheap around a fiver or something.

Congrats with the purchase I hope it serves you well!

The mileage you posted, was that from the dvla's info or the documentation with the car?

 

[jamb0n]

1. Have a search for remote key or something along those lines on here. I think the price ranges from roughly £70 to £200 for both the physical key and the programming and all that. Reason for the price dif is dependent on which key you choose either the normal remote one that came with it or a fancy flip out one. Thats from the dealers btw. You can make your own but i dont know how much or how, search for it if your interested.

2. you have sorted

3. try look for it on ebay, no idea what its called or at a breakers (or someone breaking on ebay). Or failing that get it from the dealers as they'll just order it in for you probably for something cheap around a fiver or something.

Congrats with the purchase I hope it serves you well!

The mileage you posted, was that from the dvla's info or the documentation with the car?

1. You're right £70 according to the forums, I'll call up a dealer about this.
2. They're coming round on Saturday to sort it.
3. I'll ask the dealer when I'm there!

Thanks! I hope so too! It's already far better than my rover as in the clutch is working!

The mileage I posted was from the dvla mot history check thing they have.

Awesome!

 

[mrdavies]

check this , - super super cheap

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...46qh/radius/1501/page/1/keywords/sx?logcode=p

 

[jamb0n]

check this , - super super cheap

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...46qh/radius/1501/page/1/keywords/sx?logcode=p

Was thinking about taking a look at this today but decided to buy the car I had already seen.

I called a local Seat/Skoda garage and they said that they only do Flip keys with 2 buttons for £168.24 inc vat!!

 

[53 Leon SX]

Message Damian at seremotors on here, one of the forum sponsors and see what if he can do anything for you in regards to at least getting the key for you to program. Alternatively try TPS (Trade Parts Specialists) and see if they can get the key for you which you should be able to take to your local seat dealers to program for you and save some money that way

 

[jamb0n]

Message Damian at seremotors on here, one of the forum sponsors and see what if he can do anything for you in regards to at least getting the key for you to program. Alternatively try TPS (Trade Parts Specialists) and see if they can get the key for you which you should be able to take to your local seat dealers to program for you and save some money that way

Cheers I may do that, I'm going to ring round about the normal fob and key to other Seat dealers.

One annoying this is *you guys probably don't get this because you're not using a key to get in your car* but if I open the car door and get in and don't put the key in the ignition it freaks out and the alarm goes mental (good alarm btw). Is there a way I can stop this? I also have to get in the car and press the unlock all door buttons, is there a way around this?

 

[53 Leon SX]

Yeah that happens, not entirely sure why actually it may be to do with the sensors in the car not being disengaged with the spare key. When you enter the car on the drivers side look down near the bottom of the b pillar there should be a button there that turns the sensors off until you stop the engine and relock the car. That might stop it, might not though as again I don't know why it does it with the spare

 

[53 Leon SX]

Forget what I said you just have to be quick and put the key straight in and turn it slightly I think so that the electrics all come on but not necessarily the engine as the spare key doesn't disengage the alarm

 

[jamb0n]

Forget what I said you just have to be quick and put the key straight in and turn it slightly I think so that the electrics all come on but not necessarily the engine as the spare key doesn't disengage the alarm

It's so annoying!! I really need a fob - I just tried it out, if I put it to the 1st setting on the ignition then the alarm still goes off.

So I have to turn it to the 2nd setting with all the lights coming on in the dash.

I've very paranoid about opening the door, putting it on the second setting in the ignition then going to my boot and the doors locking! That won't happen... right?

I think I'm going to bite the bullet and buy a flip key fob for £150-170...

I've rung 3 local Seat dealers and they've quoted me slightly different prices.

 

[jamb0n]

Btw - when your fuel level hits the yellow light and a beep how many litres/miles you reckon you got left?

Thanks!

 

[offitmassive]

I think I'll stick with the stock speakers (hated replacing them in the Rover). I'll keep the head unit for a while. Is the glovebox not very big? I'm just wondering if I overlooked the fact it may have been a disc changer there... I'll probably change the head unit just so I can have aux in or usb/sd card to play music from.

I'm hoping that when I can pick it up and they've tidied up those problems, I'll test drive it again and think it's perfect - then I'll be happy!

The stock speakers TBF are very good!!! I had a stock seat aura head-unit, with the 6 disc changer in the glovebox, and again thats a pretty good stereo but i wanted MP3 capability so ditched the changer/HU

 

[offitmassive]

Btw - when your fuel level hits the yellow light and a beep how many litres/miles you reckon you got left?

Thanks!

IIRC its 8 litres?? so depends on the model on how far you can go on 8 litres... mine being the cupra i can get about 30 miles before its squeaky bum time

 

[offitmassive]

It's so annoying!! I really need a fob - I just tried it out, if I put it to the 1st setting on the ignition then the alarm still goes off.

So I have to turn it to the 2nd setting with all the lights coming on in the dash.

I've very paranoid about opening the door, putting it on the second setting in the ignition then going to my boot and the doors locking! That won't happen... right?

I think I'm going to bite the bullet and buy a flip key fob for £150-170...

I've rung 3 local Seat dealers and they've quoted me slightly different prices.

Theres a lock/unlock button in the car which will do as it says on the tin.... the key locks and the door open button opens

 

[Alexis27]

Btw - when your fuel level hits the yellow light and a beep how many litres/miles you reckon you got left?

Thanks!

I've just about made it to 28 miles tops, but I tend to fill up at 20 miles. I always reset the mileometer when it beeps.

This is on the same 1.6 16V.

 

[jamb0n]

I managed to get to the pumps before squeaky bum time!

Drove it last night on the usual journey to my gfs and back. Its 22miles and takes an hour a lot of it is stop and start. I was a bit worried last night when I turned off the engine I could hear the engine fan going. I went inside the house to pee then came back out 5mins later and it had turned off. the temp gauge was normal and I did hoon(that a word?) it on the way back! Normal or weird?

Btw I asked the traders why the hg was changed and the reply was for the hell of it.. As the belts were done they thoughtthey would do it at the same time.

I love being in it. Compared to my old car its so composed. Going fast doesnt feel fast if that makes sense?