Have just bought a pog 405 diesel estate with genuine 27k on the clock
has only been used occasionally. I want to use her daily. anything I
should get checked over before I start using her

greggig (AT) greggig (DOT) co.uk wrote:
it up and look at all the brakes.
chris addlestone.

yeah I thought about cambelt but that was done on last mot at 24k
greg esher.

Chris wrote:

greggig (AT) greggig (DOT) co.uk wrote:
Apart from the obvious checks (when was it last serviced, consider
changing fluids and rubber bands due to their age), I'd take a careful
look at the tyres. They may have plenty of tread, but if the car has
hardly been used they could be as old as the car and no longer sound
(check especially for cracking and any flat spots from standing - though
the latter will be pretty obvious when you drive it!).

Matt

greggig (AT) greggig (DOT) co.uk wrote:
very good nick i would keep it and give it a full service then you know
its safe .

Still have the 406 but will sell it a don't need two cars

Chris wrote:

greggig (AT) greggig (DOT) co.uk wrote:
today on way home from work, but nobody got one in stock got to wait 3 days.

try FINDAPART on the web its a good free service.
Chris wrote:

I'd look at all the hoses, and particularly watch for antifreeze in the
passenger footwell which if it happens (I hope it doesn't) could be from
the 0-rings on the heater matrix and not the matrix itself.

I mention brake pipes, but the mot should have checked them.

If you have a sunroof be sure to lube it soon.

Don't be phased if a thing like a mobile phone lights on the dash - it's
the water in diesel warning and means clearing the filter bowl, though
it may just be a duff sensor or connector.

Check the nuts on the wiper bosses are secure - mine have often come loose).

Try to get the radio code, if you havn't already, against the first time
you disconnect the battery.

Learn where the nylon connector is on the clutch cable/pedal end, as the
can go suddenly. Last time the AA man was carrying a spare because it
happened so often.

Already mentioned - the flat spots on tyres are a good point.

But frankly - the 405 TD estate is a superb car, apart from electrical
and water niggles - and it sounds like you've got the one I was looking for!

Cheers,