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What to look for

MECHANICAL

The best way to get a feel for a Bus is out on the road. If you can’t drive a prospective purchase, and it’s your first Bus, we’d advise walking away, or at least taking along a friend with good specialist knowledge.

Check for:

• Obvious wear in suspension balljoints and dampers.

• Excessive play in the steering (could be worn track rod ends, steering box or idler pin in the centre of the front beam).

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