Newbie after a 3 door HDI

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Thanks MY95, that's sound advice and I really should take that approach. If I was to go the other way, take a risk and buy something cheap (£5-600) with little or no records, what would you budget and do to it first as a precaution e.g. cambelt, aux belts, water pumps etc etc. I guess there could be untold wear to the engine but I've seen people pay for strip downs and rebuilds for around £1500.

Also any recommendations for good HDI specialists in the South (Surrey/Hants)?