C.O.R.

Humans are generally poor estimators of cost.  My uncle recently advised us not to spend money fixing up the house before we sell, because buyers usually under-estimate how much it will cost to renovate, and so rather them than you.

Turns out car buyers find themselves in a similar state of denial, and if not financially, then definitely in terms of how much time it will take.

My gorgeous car, which I have already developed a deep attachment to, has continued to vex me.  Ive since missed the road worthy date and will be paying the South African government another few hundred bucks while I wait for mechanic-Graham to sort out the inside drivers' door handle.  It decided, with an air of indifference, to simply stop working on Saturday morning.

Do not be naive.  A car which arrives with a COR, especially one from the AA, is worth it.