Honestly.. Buy a Honda.. Unless you are an experienced mechanic. If you are reliant on paying a shop to work on this thing you'll be in the poor house!
1st gen Cruze MY14 as the first car
I am looking to purchase my first car. Found one within the price range, the car had a recent service which indicated the following issues:
The following jobs were recorded:
I have agreed with the seller to ask for a 2nd opinion at an independent service. What do I need to focus on?
Vehicle photos: (have them higher resolution if necessary)
Any advice would be highly appreciated.
| Area | Note | Action |
Requires Injector Service | injection service recommended due to age and kms | injection service complete and spark plugs replaced |
Windscreen Wiper Blades | drivers smearing | Replaced |
Pollen Filter Replacement | Cabin filter is very dirty | Replaced filter and carried out antibacterial service |
Shock Absorbers | suspect going soft in rear- tyres badly scolloped | |
Tyre Condition | tyres badly scolloped- recommend replacing | |
Automatic Transmission Oil Level and | Transmission fluid is black | Full transmission fluid |
The following jobs were recorded:
Job | Description |
Standard Service | 4 cylinder | Standard service (EFI or Carburettor) for 4 cylinder vehicle including engine oil flush, oil and filter replacement, top up fluid levels and complete safety inspection as required. |
Other | SUPPLY AND FIT WINDSCREEN WIPER ASSEMBLE (drivers only) |
Air Conditioning Service | SUPPLY AND FIT POLLEN FILTER AND CARRY OUT AIR CON ANTI BACTERIAL TREATMENT. |
EFI Repairs | Carry out and complete fuel injection system service as required. |
EFI Repairs | Carried out throttle body clean |
Transmission | TRANSMISSION FLUID NOTED AS BLACK DURING SERVICING, AS REQUIRED PERFORMED FULL TRANSMISSION FLUSH USING 20L SEMI SYNTHETIC TRANSMISSION FLUID |
EFI Repairs | SUPPLY AND FIT NEW SPARK PLUGS |
I have agreed with the seller to ask for a 2nd opinion at an independent service. What do I need to focus on?
Vehicle photos: (have them higher resolution if necessary)
Any advice would be highly appreciated.
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Do you have any mechanical ability? Most of that stuff you can do for next to nothing. I would have the trans fluid changed if that is something you do not want to try. I would get some tires and have the front end aligned. Is it a 1.4 or 1.8 engine (or maybe a diesel)?I am looking to purchase my first car. Found one within the price range, the car had a recent service which indicated the following issues:
Area Note Action
The following jobs were recorded:
I have agreed with the seller to ask for a 2nd opinion at an independent service. What do I need to focus on?
Vehicle photos: (have them higher resolution if necessary)
Any advice would be highly appreciated.
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A little bit. Can change the oil, service clutch, check valves on motorcycle engine. Would not touch the forks though. No experience with cars.Do you have any mechanical ability? Most of that stuff you can do for next to nothing. I would have the trans fluid changed if that is something you do not want to try. I would get some tires and have the front end aligned. Is it a 1.4 or 1.8 engine (or maybe a diesel)?
Unless I am mistaken, the engine is 1.6L turbo petrol with 6-speed automatic gearbox.
Seller is keen to service it prior to purchase and we have already discussed the tyres.
From the pictures yeah it does look like a 1.6t. That motor was never sold in North America so this forum might have less info on it vs the 1.4 or 1.8 (Although it is a similar engine to the 1.8). I believe it's the same as the a16let in the Opel Astra J.A little bit. Can change the oil, service clutch, check valves on motorcycle engine. Would not touch the forks though. No experience with cars.
Unless I am mistaken, the engine is 1.6L turbo petrol with 6-speed automatic gearbox.
Seller is keen to service it prior to purchase and we have already discussed the tyres.
The automatic behind a 1.6t is stronger than the base Cruze automatics, but I'd be wary of the fluid coming out burnt. Common 1.8 issues are usually oil cooler seals, thermostats, and the rad fan. 1.6 does use a timing belt and the service for that is 160 000 kilometres.
I assume you are referring to the "Transmission fluid is black" noted by the service.wary of the fluid coming out burnt
I understand it's next to impossible to judge from afar, but what would be your take on it dealing any lasting damage?
The car has travelled exactly 1000Km since that service.
I don't know much about transmissions, so take this with a grain of salt, someone else would be better suited to comment in regards to your question. But if it isn't doing anything weird in those 1000km I wouldn't be too worried. Honestly so few people do basic maintenance over here on these cars that the fact it was changed at all is a plus lol.I assume you are referring to the "Transmission fluid is black" noted by the service.
I understand it's next to impossible to judge from afar, but what would be your take on it dealing any lasting damage?
The car has travelled exactly 1000Km since that service.
Follow the heavy usage recommendationsA little bit. Can change the oil, service clutch, check valves on motorcycle engine. Would not touch the forks though. No experience with cars.
Unless I am mistaken, the engine is 1.6L turbo petrol with 6-speed automatic gearbox.
Seller is keen to service it prior to purchase and we have already discussed the tyres.
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