navrc Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 My daughter is looking to buy car from them next week - I've looked on the forums and seen mixed reviews - but they were all from a few years ago. Does anyone have any more recent experience of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricgem2002 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 take a look here http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/what-car-checklists/227297 go prepared as if you know what your talking about and dont be afraid to ask questions about warranties etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navrc Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 I've done an hpi check and looked it over - it seems OK, but I'm concerned that the warranty is with them and one buyer mentioned despite having a new MOT the car was unsafe. I know the odd bad car can get past an honest dealer, but if there are more unhappy buyers than happy ones then I get worried! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricgem2002 Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I've done an hpi check and looked it over - it seems OK, but I'm concerned that the warranty is with them and one buyer mentioned despite having a new MOT the car was unsafe. I know the odd bad car can get past an honest dealer, but if there are more unhappy buyers than happy ones then I get worried! have you done a proper hpi check on this car ? not one of these text your reg number to blah blah. dont forget the mot is saying on the day it was tested it passed the test (in theory it could fail the next day) remember that old saying if somethings not right it probably isnt (walk away) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navrc Posted February 12, 2012 Author Share Posted February 12, 2012 I did a full hpi check and it looked ok to me. If they were members of a motor trade association I'd be less concerned. I guess my only option is to get an RAC/AA inspection to get peace of mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaffacake Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 It is a few years ago, but both myself and my parents have bought cars from them in the past, i've had my car that i bought from them for over 4 years and never had any problem with it. I wouldn't hesitate to go there again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliewag Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 if you've any doubts, walk away. there are thousands of other cars out there. for peace of mind pay for an independent inspection, the cost of this could save you a lot of money in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helibish Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I'd say stay away from this place, my daughter just bought a car from there, just had MOT with them. she did not have it 24 hours when the catolistic convertor had gone and the alturnator belt was frayed. the garage has it now, he doesnt know how it got through the MOT. my daughter phoned the dealer because he gave four weeks warranty, he wasnt in and never phoned back as promised. hope he doesnt put his own kids in danger like he could have done with mine. Trading standards i think may be interested! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starrain Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 I have just bought a car with these guys. Iv come home and looked at the mot wch says battery insecure dangerous to drive! thinking back now i remeber he didnt actually let me check the latest mot and just sat there trying to confuse me with his bs. Really would not recommend going there at all. dangerous cowboy car salesmen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulo n Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 I have just bought a car with these guys. Iv come home and looked at the mot wch says battery insecure dangerous to drive! thinking back now i remeber he didnt actually let me check the latest mot and just sat there trying to confuse me with his bs. Really would not recommend going there at all. dangerous cowboy car salesmen try sorting it out before slating them!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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