62 point check. What does it entail?

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As the title says. What exactly does it invove? What do they check?
E.g. do they check cv joints, shocks, wheel alignment, balancing, etc, etc?
 
Depends who is doing it. Which 62 point check?
 
It's just a once-over with a big number attached in order to sound impressive. It's not necessarily a 62-point check; it could just as well be a 70-point check, or a 101-point check, depending on who's doing the checking.

Ask whoever it is for a copy of their check sheet.
 
D3x! said:
a bunch of bs if you ask me :p
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this^

its just a "check"

when i bought my golf from mastercars they did this check but after that i took it back for battery which had no battery water in it as well as a manifold leak ...they sorted it out but that check was suppose to have all that
 
hyundai did a 100 point check and still had a rather obvious issue with a car
bmw did their bumper to bumper check to transfer name on motor plan and missed a horrendous oil leak
AA did their technical inspection and missed buckled wheels and a damaged rack

so yeah imo all a bunch of bs
 
Are you really asking whether a second-hand car dealer can be trusted? Really!!??
 
infodrop said:
Are you really asking whether a second-hand car dealer can be trusted? Really!!??
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Unfair and unjustified blanket statement. I won't argue that there's a whole helluva lot of shysters out there, but there are also those just trying to make an honest living.
 
infodrop said:
Are you really asking whether a second-hand car dealer can be trusted? Really!!??
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I'm not sure if the question is directed at me. If it is, I'm taking my car for a major service (200 000km) and they say they do that "check".
 
HapticSimian said:
Unfair and unjustified blanket statement. I won't argue that there's a whole helluva lot of shysters out there, but there are also those just trying to make an honest living.
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fair enough, imo a vast majority of them would minimise their issues if they actually bothered looking at a trade in vehicle properly instead of just seeing the potential money in their bank account.

on both of my last trade ins the cars werent even started or bonnet popped etc
 
Fuma said:
Car service city. They have been servicing my car for a long time and they are reasonably priced and I got good service before.
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Ask them for a copy of the completed check sheet afterwards so you have some evidence if something goes pear-shaped later on. Make sure it's signed/stamped where necessary.
 
Fuma said:
Car service city. They have been servicing my car for a long time and they are reasonably priced and I got good service before.
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HapticSimian said:
Ask them for a copy of the completed check sheet afterwards so you have some evidence if something goes pear-shaped later on. Make sure it's signed/stamped where necessary.
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they not cheap lol ....especially for a 200k mileage car ...what car is it and whats the cost of service

and yeah get the sheet stamped so 3 months down the line something breaks you can show them it wasnt checked up
 
Just checked this website. I don't think they really do all that.
ROAD TEST
1. Noise and Vibrations
2.Power Train Operation
UNDER HOOD
3.Engine Oil
4.Auto Transmission Fluid
5.Power steering Fluid
6.Pressure Test Cooling System
7.Engine Coolant
8.Hoses
9.Drive Belts
10.Air Cond. Sys. & Operation
11.Battery Load Test
12.Battery Water Level/Terminals
13.Electrical Sys. Visual Check
14.Engine Operation
15.Brake Fluid
16. Brake Master Cylinder
17.Brake Booster
18.Brake Pipes & Connections
19.Vacume Hose & Valve
20.Clutch Fluid
21.Clutch Hydraulic System
22.Clutch Cable/Linkages

UNDER VEHICLE
23.Engine Oil Leaks
24.Transmssion Oil Leaks
25.Transmission Cooler Pipes
26.Transmission Linkages
27.Gearbox oil Leaks
28.Differential Oil Leaks
29.Engine Mounts
30.Transmission Mounts
31.Exhaust System

INTERIOR and EXTERIOR
57.Panel, Paintwork & Body Fittings
58.Windscreen & Other Glass
59.Washes & Wipers
60.All lighting & Horn Tone
61.All Instruments & Accessories
62.Trim & Interior Fittings
 
Fuma said:
Just checked this website.

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Dude, what some random website says is really rather immaterial. It's not some global standard practice of "CHECK THESE 62 THINGS OR DIE!!111!11!". It depends, in your case, on what Car Service City decided should comprise their supposed 62-point check.
 
samr1wp said:
they not cheap lol ....especially for a 200k mileage car ...what car is it and whats the cost of service
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I pay average of R1.4k for a major service. I pay more for extra work of course.
2005 Toyota RunX 1.8 RX

I have a feeling I might change both front and rear pads and/or disks.
 
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HapticSimian said:
Unfair and unjustified blanket statement. I won't argue that there's a whole helluva lot of shysters out there, but there are also those just trying to make an honest living.
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Honest living?! HAHAHAHA....no. Nothing honest about lying to your customer to make the sale. Seen it time and time and time again. That 'honest living' statement even makes me feel uneasy. Its like a Fong Kong product that has 'quality' written on it. BULLCRAP!

People will often do very dishonest things to get commission, esp with those targets the sales guys have. Will make any 'honest' person into a 'shyster'.


That is all.
 
samr1wp said:
they not cheap lol ....especially for a 200k mileage car ...what car is it and whats the cost of service

and yeah get the sheet stamped so 3 months down the line something breaks you can show them it wasnt checked up
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i can promise you that will help 0
 
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