RDON Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 Hi Folks what's your experiences letting potential buyers wanting to test drive your zed? alot of insurances don't have fully comp cover if driving some one else's car for a short period etc, typically its only 3rd party. I am not comfortable letting someone test drive my zed without the appropriate cover and proof of it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Muxlow Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 To be honest I would do the test drive myself. As if it were to break it would be my fault. Just imagine if someone too it out for a test drive and totalled it, I would not like that at all. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 I don't blame you i would be same😁 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormtrooperZ Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 100% no test drives without proof of relevant insurance cover. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 3 hours ago, StormtrooperZ said: 100% no test drives without proof of relevant insurance cover. This ^^ and I would also ask them for a copy and take a photo of their driving licence, if you are that concerned you can always get a cheap dash cam with an interior camera and record the test drive as well don't let them test drive with out you, you would be surprised how many let people go for a solo 😱 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 No chance I’d be giving anyone a copy of my driving licence. By all means I’ll show you it, and even pop it into the DVLA website to prove it’s real, but an actual copy or photo? Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loadmaster Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 21 hours ago, StormtrooperZ said: 100% no test drives without proof of relevant insurance cover. Fair point, but even then they could be a complete numpty - and in control! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormtrooperZ Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Loadmaster said: Fair point, but even then they could be a complete numpty - and in control! That is true! 😆 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 (edited) We have had test drive crashes of Supra A80s and Skylines on this side of London. Answer is No. They are free to try out the clutch on a stand still. Thats it. I box the car in when the car is on and theyre doing the checks Even if they had day insurance I still would be reluctant. When something breaks only a small percentage of people would take full responsibility. You would probably have to commence lawsuits. Is it worth the headache I wonder. I rejected a test drive for my Nismo after I spent an hour showing the car. I wasnt convinced the guy was serious as was his first performance car, first Japanese car. He also said during the drive lets go back. Which got me thinking. He said he had to think about it, but can i drive it round the block. I said go think about it. He offered to put £5000 in my account. I said to him so you could turn up with your boys when I refuse to give it back post crash. Youve seen the car its been driven for 25 minutes. Guess what he knew the guy who lost the Supra in a test drive. I said after you saw that what do you think. That was that. I cut my losses and traded in. Edited July 1, 2022 by GranTurismoEra 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 On 01/07/2022 at 18:06, GranTurismoEra said: When something breaks only a small percentage of people would take full responsibility. You would probably have to commence lawsuits. Is it worth the headache I wonder. Thats kind of the point of the test drive though, if something breaks then the car wasnt up to scratch in the first place, obviously if the potential buyer crashes thats a bit different dont think Ive ever bought a car without driving it first, if youre serious then day insurance isnt that expensive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 Ive distance bought my second Nismo and yes had a few bodywork issues but drove spot on. The option is there to return it in 30 days no hassle with Nissan. Just because someone pays for day insurance does not mean they will treat your car with respect. No matter what people think of the Z its a high performance car. Lots of opportunities for timewasters, dreamers and tyre kickers to come floor it or lose control on a roundabout. They dont know your car the way you do. I know I cant take this corner at more than 35mph. He doesn't know or care till its too late. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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