Hi everyone,

I'm in the market for a FFRR Vogue (SE), probably an early TDV8.

I'd like to find out whether people on here had a PPI done before they purchased their car?

I understand that if the vehicle is less than 5 years old and has done less than 75K then you can get a LR Approved Warranty, subject to an inspection fee of £75? Is this warranty worth the money?

The LR PPI fee seems good value, especially if it can uncover minor as well as major problems. I guess it would be in the LR dealer's interests if they could uncover as many problems as possible so as to either exclude certain items from the warranty cover, or include them, but only if the car was corrected to the appropriate standard beforehand. That would also be in the interests of the buyer in order to find the right car, or use it as a bargaining tool before purchase.

What then if the car for sale already has the remainder of a LR warranty on it? Is it transferable? Is it worth getting an independent PPI? If so, who would you recommend in the Yorkshire area?

Thanks in advance for any useful tips.

I think a dealer inspection can only be a good thing. The warrantys are fully transferable to the new owner and are worth their weight in gold for peace of mind.

Beware though, the warranty isn't the same as the bumper to bumper warranty you get in the first three years. Also there are two types of approved warranty, one better (and more expensive) than the other.

£75 is cheaper than the RAC though so it's a no brainer if your going to get it looked at!

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2008 TDV8 Vogue
2006 TD6 Vogue
2007 TDV8 Vogue
2007 RRS (I know, it doesn't count!)
2005 4.4 Vogue on LPG
2005 TD6 Vogue
2003 4.4 Vogue
2001 4.6 HSE
2000 2.5 DHSE
1999 4.6 HSE
1997 4.6 HSE on LPG
1995 2.5 DSE
1989 3.9 EFI classic
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