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SLITHER99 wrote: »

So that means that it's assumed that any car is a wreck the day after the MOT is issued?

I've actually sold it privately; to my mechanic's wife. Now begins the arduous task of finding a decent used car.

Good news, at least we wont have to put up with your agressive moaning any more. Oh and why not try the Honda garage for your used car, you may be in a better position with cash.

Relentless01

Having worked in to motor trade for over 15 years. I am still amazed how little trust there is for sales people dealerships etc. Large dealer groups and franchised dealers can not afford the bad publicity of 'ripping someone off'. When I was on the shop floor helping people buy cars I would always say to any customer if they did not trust me or the dealership they should walk away from the deal!

It is your choice if you do not like what you hear then simply choose another dealership. I do however agree that due to the weak margins left in the cars as a dealership you need to check the part exchanges as you can lose a fortune and in todays financial climate no business can afford to throw money away!

In regard to the MOT I agree with all the posts above. The MOT only proves the car is road worthy on the day it is tested. It could have 2mm on the tyres and the exhaust is about to fall off and pass. The next week the tyres are illegal. It is down to the driver to check the car is roadworthy every time they use the car.

SLITHER99

Relentless01 wrote: »

Having worked in to motor trade for over 15 years. I am still amazed how little trust there is for sales people dealerships etc. Large dealer groups and franchised dealers can not afford the bad publicity of 'ripping someone off'. When I was on the shop floor helping people buy cars I would always say to any customer if they did not trust me or the dealership they should walk away from the deal!

It is your choice if you do not like what you hear then simply choose another dealership. I do however agree that due to the weak margins left in the cars as a dealership you need to check the part exchanges as you can lose a fortune and in todays financial climate no business can afford to throw money away!

In regard to the MOT I agree with all the posts above. The MOT only proves the car is road worthy on the day it is tested. It could have 2mm on the tyres and the exhaust is about to fall off and pass. The next week the tyres are illegal. It is down to the driver to check the car is roadworthy every time they use the car.

I'm all about trusting from the get go; however wouldn't you feel a little put off if presented with documentation for a car you want to buy, you notice a "YES" under "Advisory Issued" only to be fobbed off with of "Oh, it doesn't really have one, that just refers to the emissions report attached"....

Doesn't sound like something to trust, IMO.

motorguy

Relentless01 wrote: »

Having worked in to motor trade for over 15 years. I am still amazed how little trust there is for sales people dealerships etc. Large dealer groups and franchised dealers can not afford the bad publicity of 'ripping someone off'. When I was on the shop floor helping people buy cars I would always say to any customer if they did not trust me or the dealership they should walk away from the deal!

It is your choice if you do not like what you hear then simply choose another dealership. I do however agree that due to the weak margins left in the cars as a dealership you need to check the part exchanges as you can lose a fortune and in todays financial climate no business can afford to throw money away!

In regard to the MOT I agree with all the posts above. The MOT only proves the car is road worthy on the day it is tested. It could have 2mm on the tyres and the exhaust is about to fall off and pass. The next week the tyres are illegal. It is down to the driver to check the car is roadworthy every time they use the car.

I'm totally with you on this, though i think in the O/P's case the dealer seemed to be trying to use a scare tactic to get them to give the car to the dealer for nothing, saying its worthless as theres so many faults.

THEN they wanted to charge the O/P for THEM checking the car.

As an ex full time trader (and still doing part time) i think thats wholly wrong.

SLITHER99

pgilc1 wrote: »

I'm totally with you on this, though i think in the O/P's case the dealer seemed to be trying to use a scare tactic to get them to give the car to the dealer for nothing, saying its worthless as theres so many faults.

THEN they wanted to charge the O/P for THEM checking the car.

As an ex full time trader (and still doing part time) i think thats wholly wrong.

Thank you for taking the time to actually read my post

fivetide

I think some of the responses have been a bit harsh. As Slither said, not many cars would rock up at that age/miles with FSH.

Ok so they don't want the car because they'd only punt it to auction but if that is the case why not just be honest and say so rather than trying to treat a potential customer like an idiot and tell them the car they have clearly taken a lot of time and care over is about to eat them and their family for dinner?

The MOT point is still right though OP. Your car could pass the MOT that morning and driving home that night you turn the lights on an a bulb goes out. Technically the car is unroadworthy and plod could even fine you for it even with a MOT less than a day old.

However, the precursory walk round the car is hardly a basis for them to tell you what state it is in mechanically and they shouldn't try.

SLITHER99

Exactly! It's not like these people are posting in threads to people with Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi's that they should give their cars away for free as they're all ticking time bombs. To my mind the advice is generally "Sell it on quick, get something else". Seems rather hypocritical. Surely the advice should be "It's a terrible car and you made a big mistake buying one; how dare you expect someone else to pay money for it! You should give it away, cover all future repair bills and seek penance from your nearest vicar!"

My car's done plenty miles; I'd agree it's not got many left in it, but it also has a value! I expect that value. Afterall, you don't get perfect limos for £800 odd quid?

emmell

A lot of them don't want newer higher value cars either, so you can't win at the moment.

All sorts of excuses come out...nobody wants these anymore.....these are 10 a penny, we can log on and have a choice of 100's, we have to have it underwritten so we'll get back to you.......I've heard them all.

ML.