Car Giant

Hi Chris, welcome to the forums

I've moved your thread to the Motoring Board - check out Martin's article (here) and always try to haggle - they're the ones wanting your cash so make them work for it:

http://www.whatcar.com/news-special-report.aspx?NA=217156&EL=3141773

http://www.kwikguides.com/Guides/BuyingUsedCar/BuyingHaggling.html

http://motoring.aol.co.uk/buying-advice/seven-ways-to-haggle-like-a/article/20040914070609990003

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Pew_Pew_Pew_Lasers! wrote: »

Overpriced rep cars sold to people who are generally clueless about cars. Steer clear IMO, and buy privately.

Hardly. They buy at auction, add a small margin per car and work on high volume.

My sister bought a Golf SE from them. Brand new it was £13k, she paid £6080 for a 3 year old, fully serviced car. The only money on top was a set of wheel trims.

The local VW dealers wanted £1500-£2000 more than that at the time !

No experience of CarGiant, but of all the biggies Carcraft had the worst quality cars of anyone last time I looked. Just seemed geared to selling to people who couldn't quite afford a perfect car if that makes sense

I bought from CarGiant last year.

No real customer service really, and they're keen to sell you extras like warranty and GAp insurance, but no problems. They stack 'em high and sell 'em cheap. Prices are not discountable (and believe me I tried).

Would I buy from them again? Yes I would

Pew_Pew_Pew_Lasers! wrote: »

Overpriced rep cars sold to people who are generally clueless about cars. Steer clear IMO, and buy privately.

I disagree.

Car Giant cars are very keenly priced if you are prepared to put up with a few cosmetic defects. If you want a shiny Marks and Spencer type car buying experience then it isn't for you.

Honest John is pretty positive about Car Giant and they seem to take their responsibilities seriously in repairing cars after purchase. If you search on HJ a few people have bought cars from Car Giant, had problems, and CG have repaired them no quibble. The prices of CG cars have risen a little to cover the cost of repairs but they are still competitive compared to places like Car Craft.