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Woodcote Carriage in Sutton

Im looking at buying a car and have seen a couple that im interested in on the woodcote carriage website based in sutton. They ask to email and not call as its a private sale, does anyone have any experience or knowledge of the company at all
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  • Hackman_2
    Hackman_2 Posts: 197 Forumite
    Im looking at buying a car and have seen a couple that im interested in on the woodcote carriage website based in sutton. They ask to email and not call as its a private sale, does anyone have any experience or knowledge of the company at all

    Given those terms I'd avoid them. If they are traders it's not a private sale.
  • Sgt_Pepper_2
    Sgt_Pepper_2 Posts: 3,644 Forumite
    /\ what he said.
  • gb12345
    gb12345 Posts: 3,055 Forumite
    Based on what you said then I would agree with the others - avoid them if they are treating it as a private sale.

    However, looking at their website I do find what you have been told to be funny as it clearly says
    alternatively you can call us direct on 0208 661 8889.

    Did they tell you to email after you rang them up?

    Also, as an aside when I go to their site it says they currently have no cars available.
  • maninthestreet
    maninthestreet Posts: 16,127 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    Could be a commission sale on behalf of a private owner.
    "You were only supposed to blow the bl**dy doors off!!"
  • cb1979
    cb1979 Posts: 221 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Yes definately to be avoided if they say it's a private sale, you will have no comeback if any faults appear, i bet they still want top price for it as well
  • worried_jim
    worried_jim Posts: 11,631 Forumite
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    Strange- I've looked at the site and it is only showing 1 car for sale. I smell a rat.
  • oliverr
    oliverr Posts: 418 Forumite
    Yeah, was just wondering the same thing as said above... there's only 1 car for sale on their site and there's no picture... hmmm
  • Thats what we looked at, also they advertise using their name but on cars selling on autotrader. Tried calling and its say they are all with customers but not the name of the business etc!!!! Very dodgy
  • oliverr
    oliverr Posts: 418 Forumite
    Thats what we looked at, also they advertise using their name but on cars selling on autotrader. Tried calling and its say they are all with customers but not the name of the business etc!!!! Very dodgy

    Plenty more cars out there. I'd leave this company well alone if it were my money...
  • Hintza
    Hintza Posts: 19,420 Forumite
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    edited 13 January 2013 at 7:26PM
    Or someone posing as the company who will be really friendly and offer you his personal mobile number because he is never at the address.

    Call the number and let us know how you get on.
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