Honda Insight, 2010, Vantaa

Up for auction is a fundamentally reliable Honda Insight with very low running costs. This car is looking for a new owner who can do a bit of welding! The car recently went to inspection, but this time the inspector’s hammer found soft spots in the wheel arch panels. The verdict was harsh: failed due to rust damage. For this reason the car is now sold for repair to the highest bidder. If you have a welder or know a handy panel beater, a little work will turn this into an excellent, cheap daily for many years.

Mechanically sound and pleasant to drive Otherwise this is a mechanically very fine car. The odometer shows only 204,000 km, so by Honda standards there are still plenty of carefree kilometres left. Under the bonnet is a 1.3-litre petrol hybrid (88 hp) which, combined with a smoothly functioning automatic gearbox, makes city driving particularly effortless. Best of all, the car is very wallet-friendly at the pump and CO2 emissions are a modest 101 g/km. This car also has a genuine Finnish ownership history.

Equipment for everyday use The specification is Honda Comfort and includes essentially everything needed for everyday convenience. In summer heat the automatic air conditioning keeps the cabin pleasantly cool, and for Finland’s harsh winters the car has an engine block heater and a cabin socket. Phone or personal playlists can be played via the audio system’s Aux-in. The sale naturally includes two sets of tyres, so no immediate tyre shopping is needed.

The four-door hatchback is a practical beige, where small splashes or dust are not immediately obvious.

This is a great opportunity to pick up a clever hybrid at auction if minor bodywork before the next inspection doesn't put you off. Place your bid!

In brief for the prospective owner:

• Make and model: Honda Insight 5D 1.3 Comfort

• Registration date: 08/11/2010 (Model year 2011)

• Mileage: 204,000 km

• Fuel: Petrol/Hybrid, automatic transmission

• Equipment: Auto air conditioning, engine block heater + cabin socket, Aux-in, 2x tyres

• Fault: Failed inspection due to rust damage to the wheel arch panels. Requires welding.
  
  Service records and additional information:
  9,000 km
  18,000 km
  22,000 km
  39,000 km
  54,000 km
  69,000 km
  85,000 km
  90,000 km
  95,000 km
  109,000 km
  117,000 km
  129,000 km
  141,000 km
  154,000 km
  163,000 km
  172,000 km
  183,000 km / 11/08/2024
  
  2x tyres still with good tread.
  
  Come and view the car in person!