[racngrn]

I did not, though I did speak to the mechanic who worked on the car for about 25 years beforehand. Good conversation and enough to give me comfort. I truthfully did not appreciate the value ( and need ) for a PPI and frankly got lucky. Immediately after purchase I had the car completely gone through ( beyond the PPI process and it was deemed exceptional. I'll admit, very lucky. I know so much more now , thanks to this forum.