Norcy91
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I've seen a rather nice Clio 197 that i'm interested in, all seems good. 18.5k miles on the clock, 06 plate, really nice blue, full service history, just had 4 new Yoko's put on, and seems a good price compared to others.
Was planning on going to look at it after work tomorrow and most likely test drive it and get some finance quotes through. But i couldn't be patient and went to look at it quickly tonight. This is when i noticed some dodgy paintwork on the front bumper and passenger wing. Would this put you off if it's not recorded as damaged? Seems strange that only part of the front bumper was painted, so that couldn't have been damaged as it's plastic and would no doubt smash to bits in a crash? 
So yeah, whats everyones opinion on it? Says it's been HPI checked, but i'm going to do a cheapo one now to see if it comes up with anything
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DannyB
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I'd be asking the garage to get the damaged areas resprayed before you buy it, otherwise just tell them you're not interested.
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Norcy91
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Yeah, they weren't open when i went tonight so didn't speak to anyone about it. Theres an 'Accident Repair Centre' right next door to them, think they might be the culprits of the dodgy work
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DannyB
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You're entitled to ask for the repairs, you'll be spending a lot of money so it's only right that it's in the best condition it can be. Don't be afraid to tell the garage that you'd like it done either.
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Norcy91
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Yeah, the paintworks not my main concern, just that with it all being on the corner of the car, if it has had an accident then what might be bent etc. But i suppose i'll have to sort all that tomorrow
Cheers for the help though Danny 
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DannyB
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They'll be plastic anyway so may have just scraped against something, doubt there will be any more serious damage, it doesn't take a lot to crack them in a collision. Best thing to do would be to raise your concerns with the condition of the paintwork and just ask for it to be resprayed 
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Dave
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It's probably had a car park slight scrape and a smart repair. If it's bothering you walk away, there will be plenty about.
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Norcy91
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Theres not that many too close to me at that price, with such low miles and the same colour. But yeah, i'll go down tomorrow and talk to them about it, i wouldn't have noticed it if they hadn't got some paint on a bit of the black plastic and hadn't just masking taped a line down the middle of the bumper....
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