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If its manual, start it and listen for gearbox knocking/rattling. Turn steeering wheel left to right and back for knocking and shuddering. Check clutch fluid colour. Test drive, check brakes firmly for shuddering, do a full circle left and right, listen for diff clunking. Listen to engine at idle for ticking, tapping (will tap abit when its cold but should stop at normal operating temp) open oil cap, check for steam and blow-by. CHECK belt tensioner/idler assembly as ive done 4 of them!! If auto check shift pattens aand check coolant for trans oil (mate brought a vy sv8 with tranny fluid in coolent) thats all i can think of from experience,hope it helps great cars!!!so in the next coming weeks i will be looking at purchasing a vy ss. what are some frequent problems that i should look out for??
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