OT Gettting a used car checked by a mechanic before buying it.
On "The People's Court", the judge is always telling people they should have had their car checked by a mechanic before they bought it.
How many of you think it is worth getting a used car, sold AS IS, checked out by a mechanic before buying it? Please say if you have ever bought a used car ASIS, from a private party (yes or no) and if you did so, did you get a mechanic to check it out. (yes or no) and if you did not, did you regret not taking it to a mechanic? and if you did, was it worth the effort and money? (How much did you pay?)
How many think it's a good idea, but too much trouble since many cars for private sale have no plates and you have to drive without plates or illegally take the plates from your own car, and ALSO you have to get someone to take you to the car, then follow you to the mechanic and then take you home, and then do it all in reverse when he's done with the car?