Kroeger

4 hours ago, trentmeyer23 said:

It very much depends on if you can do the work yourself and if you want to use genuine, reconditioned or aftermarket parts.

If you are changing everything, it will become expensive. A single component generally won't break the bank.

It is best to ring around and get quotes.

Don't think I have the tools to do the work myself. Will call around and check. Thanks

1 hour ago, trentmeyer23 said:

Steering stuff is generally fairly cheap to repair anyway. I probably wouldn't pass up an otherwise well maintained car if that was the only issue(depending on price).

Yes everything else is fine with the vehicle(usual dings and scrapes). Service history seems complete.

How much do you recon the rack and pinion fix would be and a pump change. I'm guessing those are the things that would go wrong in the PS.

Hi everyone

I  looking at buying a vehicle and was going through the maintenance history when I spotted a power steering stop leak charge(done a year ago)

To get some information I rang the place that worked on the car and was able to find the owner the operator who looked through the records and told me that the stop leak was used to fix a leak and the stuff he used was proven(softened the seals)and at the recent check(road worthy) there were no leaks.

I asked him how often I would need to use the stuff and he said I just need to change the fluid and make sure its clean and I wouldn't have to.

Is it worth picking up this car or should I shop around. Would like some insights into costs involved in case there were repairs involved in the future.

Thanks in advance.

1 minute ago, campbeam said:

I have found RedBook and also this site useful for some initial research then off to more specific Google searches.

http://australiancar.reviews/

Thanks Campbean, have checked that website. My search for more hands on feedback led me here. Right now scouring through the forum pages. 

Hey everyone

Wannabe Toyota (Corolla) owner here. 

Seems like the most practical first car.

Here to do some research before picking up the car. Would love to hear some "feedback" and "stuff to look out for" advice.

Cheers