Stephen001 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2011 Hi, This is my first post - we just bought our first BMW last week. Car in question is a 2002 318i (done 77k) . Bought it from Turners, it was a car they imported themselves. Agreed on price (not an Auction) and got a pre purchase inspection from the mechanic they use for that sort of thing. A couple of minor things were found which Turners agreed to pay to have fixed. 10 days later there is an obvious oil leak as there are a couple of fresh oil drops on the garage floor. Does anyone feel we have a comeback on the mechanic who did the pre purchase inspection and can anyone recommend a knowledgable BMW mechanic in CHCH that charges fair prices? Thanks for your help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jono51 58 Report post Posted September 13, 2011 a prepurchase inspection done by the company selling the car! these imports are causing a headache for owners, we've had a few lately Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted September 13, 2011 Rocker cover, vacum pump and Vanos seals.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen001 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2011 a prepurchase inspection done by the company selling the car! these imports are causing a headache for owners, we've had a few lately Sorry it wasn't the company selling the car the car that did the inspection. It was an independant outfit that did the prepurchase inspection, not the car co. itself. That said they were referred to us by Turners. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen001 0 Report post Posted September 13, 2011 Rocker cover, vacum pump and Vanos seals....Thanks for that, good starting points. After a closer inspection, I can see where the leak is coming from, in so much as I can see where it is dripping from the bottom of the car. I don't have the gear to get right under to trace it up. I know zero about the mechanics of cars but I would describe it as exiting from roughly front centre of the engine near where the suspension arm? joins. Shouldn't be hard for a mechanic to trace. Hopefully not expensive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg111 13 Report post Posted September 13, 2011 Thanks for that, good starting points. After a closer inspection, I can see where the leak is coming from, in so much as I can see where it is dripping from the bottom of the car. I don't have the gear to get right under to trace it up. I know zero about the mechanics of cars but I would describe it as exiting from roughly front centre of the engine near where the suspension arm? joins. Shouldn't be hard for a mechanic to trace. Hopefully not expensive.If N42b20 that'll be where it's coming from. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
