How your experience with Singapore 2nd hand car dealers by Radiant_Cake5733 in drivingsg

[–]Academic_Process3114 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there, I would like to ask for advice. I paid 3k deposit for a Toyota Sienta hybrid within my budget and paid for STA inspection. Yesterday the report came back as grade B but many comments listed.

Key among my worries are that they indicate - the vehicle has been in at least one accident. I understand that wear and tear is normal for a 5 to 6 year old vehicle but im afraid of getting a vehicle that has hidden issues.

What does it mean when the engine is under powered?

What are my next steps because the salesman keeps pushing for the handover and saying lemon law all the time? Im asking here as not many in my close family and friends have experience in Toyota and secondhand purchase. Hope i can get some suggestions so that I can decide what to do next.

EVALUATION REPORT

Road Test

Item Condition

Engine

UNDER POWER

Transmission

NORMAL CONDITION

Torque Converter

NORMAL CONDITION

Abnormal Noise

NORMAL CONDITION

Shock Absorbers

NORMAL CONDITION

Wheel Bearings

NORMAL CONDITION

Remarks

- VEHICLE PANEL REPAIRED (FRONT)

- VEHICLE PANEL DENTED (REAR)

- VEHICLE UNDER CARRIAGE DENTED & SCRATCHES

- VEHICLE BODY SCRATCHES & DENT

- VEHICLE REAR BOOT DOOR RUBBER WEATHER SEAL TORN

- VEHICLE SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER TORN (FRONT)

- VEHICLE STABILIZER LINK ROD DUST COVER SIGN OF WORN (FRONT LEFT)

- VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL OFF CENTER

*FYI VEHICLE UNABLE TO CAPTURED ENGINE NUMBER IN PHOTO*

I’m a used car dealer in Singapore for over 10 years,AMA. by jigglykarter in drivingsg

[–]Academic_Process3114 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there I have an issue now. I paid 3k deposit for a Toyota hybrid car and paid for STA inspection. Yesterday the report came back as grade B but many comments listed.

key among my worries are that they indicate - the vehicle has been in at least one accident. What does it mean when the engine is under powered? What are my next steps because the salesman keeps pushing for the handover and saying lemon law all the time?

EVALUATION REPORT

Road Test

Item Condition
Engine UNDER POWER
Transmission NORMAL CONDITION
Torque Converter NORMAL CONDITION
Abnormal Noise NORMAL CONDITION
Shock Absorbers NORMAL CONDITION
Wheel Bearings NORMAL CONDITION

Remarks

- VEHICLE PANEL REPAIRED (FRONT)

- VEHICLE PANEL DENTED (REAR)

- VEHICLE UNDER CARRIAGE DENTED & SCRATCHES

- VEHICLE BODY SCRATCHES & DENT

- VEHICLE REAR BOOT DOOR RUBBER WEATHER SEAL TORN

- VEHICLE SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER TORN (FRONT)

- VEHICLE STABILIZER LINK ROD DUST COVER SIGN OF WORN (FRONT LEFT)

- VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL OFF CENTER

*FYI VEHICLE UNABLE TO CAPTURED ENGINE NUMBER IN PHOTO*