Mechanics opinion required please

[Des Parrot]

My son, is close to buying a new car. We’ve driven around South Wales & Brizzle today and one car stands out versus the rest, visually, drive wise, mileage and option levels. We are on the cusp of buying it, so I thought I’d look at the MOT history, which is all green since 1st MOT in 2017.

However, it’s got a bunch of advisories as follows:
front rad support corroded cant fully see due to under tray fitted
all four shockers corroded
rear axle corroded
all four coil springs corroded
front shocker dust covers split

It’s a 2014 Renault.

I’d appreciate constructive feedback. Thanks.

[Alan Lung]

Never buy a French car. That's just plain common sense.

[Alan Lung]

Never buy a French car. That's just plain common sense.

Oh and besides that, it sounds ****ed.

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

My son, is close to buying a new car. We’ve driven around South Wales & Brizzle today and one car stands out versus the rest, visually, drive wise, mileage and option levels. We are on the cusp of buying it, so I thought I’d look at the MOT history, which is all green since 1st MOT in 2017.

However, it’s got a bunch of advisories as follows:
front rad support corroded cant fully see due to under tray fitted
all four shockers corroded
rear axle corroded
all four coil springs corroded
front shocker dust covers split

It’s a 2014 Renault.

I’d appreciate constructive feedback. Thanks.

I have usually bought second hand cars from PW Millar in Barry

You pay a few hundred on top of a private sale to buy of these types but they are in my opinion better than most

[superfeathers]

If you’ve driven around south wales and Bristol looking at cars all day and the front runner you’ve come back with is a rust bucket, it makes me wonder if you did it blindfolded

I’d second don’t buy a French car as I’ve recently once again made that mistake, but this sounds like a particularly shit one

[Taunton Blue Genie]

If you’ve driven around south wales and Bristol looking at cars all day and the front runner you’ve come back with is a rust bucket, it makes me wonder if you did it blindfolded

I’d second don’t buy a French car as I’ve recently once again made that mistake, but this sounds like a particularly shit one

I'd third the French car advice.

[pipster]

I'd third the French car advice.

Everyone says dont buy a french car. They are allegedly better designed - but lack in quality and reliability. Having said that - the car enthusiast over the road buys nothing but french cars - mainly the old classic ones though. Ive dabbled in French - found them ok - mine was 6 years old - 2017. Loved it - but since gone back to an Astra.

The car you have seen sounds like a money pit. Second hand car sales at the moment are stupid prices - and if you can avoid buying a car - I would - at least until prices come down. always check the MOT history, always pay for a professional opinion - it's worth the extra - even the RAC check. There are more cowboys out there than in a john wayne western