Inspection Arrival Didn’t Go as Planned - Seller Raised Insurance Concerns
About this episode
This episode discusses a pre-purchase inspection of a Ferrari 488 Spider that faced unexpected insurance concerns.
In this 1-hour detailed episode, we take you through a real-world Ferrari 488 Spider pre-purchase inspection at HR Owen dealer on a 2017 model. The inspection didn’t go as planned when the seller raised major insurance concerns for the road test — forcing the dealer to drive. With the car already on a 2-post ramp, we cover everything: V5C paperwork issues (including GDPR red flags), full service history review, previous front-end accident damage with overspray checks, paint thickness measurements, diagnostic scans, fault code clearing, suspension and underbody inspection, plus the actual yard and road test.If you're thinking about buying a used Ferrari 488 Spider, this episode reveals common problems, maintenance costs, accident history red flags, dealer negotiation tips, and exactly what to watch out for before spending £150k+ on a high-value supercar.
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