Thanks for your input guys, I bought a car from eBay in Dec 05, but checked it out with a mech pal of mine before paying for it. I've done 35k in it since and had no trouble at all so yes, there are good guys and bad guys (and gals) out there. I think my 'need' for the trike over ruled my common sense. I will get it sorted though so hopefully I'll catch a few of you out on the highways and byeways of Wiltshire one of these days.

Ride safely.