Most petrol manuals in the Grandland range use a small turbocharged petrol engine (commonly the 1.2‑litre three‑cylinder) mated to a 6‑speed manual and front‑wheel drive — confirm the exact engine code on the ad. There are also hybrid/PHEV Grandland variants, so check you’re looking at a pure petrol model; petrol manuals are cheaper to run short‑term but won’t return diesel‑like economy on high‑mileage motorway work. Opel parts and dealer servicing are widely available in Ireland and a 2024 car may still have some manufacturer warranty left — check recall and software‑update completion as well.

• Clutch and gearbox: test for smooth bite, no slipping or judder and clean gear engagement (no crunching into 1st/2nd).
• Turbo behaviour: under hard acceleration listen for turbo whine/rattles and watch for blue smoke which can indicate oil burning.
• Suspension and steering: check for knocks over bumps, uneven tyre wear or wandering on road (suspension bushes/track‑rod ends).
• Rear seats and boot: verify seat‑folding action, ISOFIX anchor access and tailgate dampers/struts operate smoothly.
• Electrics and driver aids: confirm reversing camera/park sensors, infotainment and any lane‑assist/cruise functions work without fault messages.