Is this GTI reasonable $?

[Johnbu]

Check if it has been written off and if the damage has any affect on warranty.

Just be careful of hail damage as it can effect warranty and insurance (pre-existing damage).


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I've no doubt insurance would be affected but why would warranty be affected (other than possible paint/rust warranty)?

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[Dutch77]

I've no doubt insurance would be affected but why would warranty be affected (other than possible paint/rust warranty)?

Some hail damage can cause water entry points into electrics etc. - so there's a risk that there could be warranty issues down the track. As the car has been identified as hail damaged then it would be on the owner to prove it wasn't related to that.

It's a bit like everyone's standard response on here about any modifications. It's up to the manufacturer to show it caused the fault blah blah - if there is any kind of connection to be drawn then they will do that, and then leave the onus on the owner to prove otherwise.

[tigger73]

I've no doubt insurance would be affected but why would warranty be affected (other than possible paint/rust warranty)?

Just check that the standard warranty applies. You may find that the body and paint may no longer be covered.

I understand that cars with hail damage that are written off through insurance and sold at auction are no longer covered by manufacturers warranty. It just pays to check/ask the question.

[Rooboy]

Just check that the standard warranty applies. You may find that the body and paint may no longer be covered.

I understand that cars with hail damage that are written off through insurance and sold at auction are no longer covered by manufacturers warranty. It just pays to check/ask the question.

True - a friend bought a fire damaged Lexus in Townsville a couple of years ago. The car was only near the fire and there was no visible damage to it but it was written off and sold without warranty. In that case the Lexus went for about half price so they figured they could deal with some out of pocket repairs themselves and still be ahead. In this case, as the dealer is selling the GTI rather than it going to auction I'd be asking them if the car was still warranted - if there's none I'd be wanting a far bigger discount.