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Buying Mum's Jazz - what to check out?
I'm about to buy my Mum's old 53 reg Honda Jazz (at trade-in price). As far as I know there has never been anything wrong with it apart from an EGR valve replaced under warranty. I note from your Car by Car breakdown that there are known gearbox issues. How would I check for this? You also mentioned more general deterioration after 6-7 years. Is there anything else I need to check that Mum may not have noticed?
Asked on 26 July 2012 by likerocks
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Honest John
You'll first be aware of the gearbox bearing from the noise. But chances are this has already been replaced in the car's life. But you're buying a 9 year old car that was built to last 7 years. You might be lucky. You might not.
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