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  • Graham Hartley
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    Thinking of buying a used Continental GT – should I get a pre-purchase inspection?

    I’ve been dreaming of owning a Bentley for years and finally found a 2015 Continental GT V8 that seems well-priced, but the seller is a small dealer with mixed reviews online. The car looks stunning in person and drives fine around the block, but I know these have complex air suspension, tricky electronics, and the potential for expensive oil leaks that won’t show up on a short test drive. A friend who owns a Flying Spur told me not to skip a Dubai Bentley Pre Purchase Inspection because he learned the hard way with a car that had hidden accident damage and a failing turbo. I’d love to hear if anyone here has used an independent inspector for a Bentley – did they find issues that saved you from a nightmare? Also, what specific things should I ask them to check beyond the usual, like the condition of the engine mounts or the health of the battery management system? Any advice would be much appreciated before I pull the trigger.

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