Clean p/x to clear

grumpyfella

Hello,
found a car that looks reasonable but has this in the heading.
I know what "P/X TO CLEAR" means, but why CLEAN ?
Does it mean it is not a parts exchange?
Thanks in advance

EdGasket

It doesn't really mean anything though to dealers it means no obvious faults, like crash damage. It could also literally mean that it has been valeted or at least is not filthy. If it is from a dealer then SOGA still applies no matter what they say.

motorguy

grumpyfella wrote: »

Hello,
found a car that looks reasonable but has this in the heading.
I know what "P/X TO CLEAR" means, but why CLEAN ?
Does it mean it is not a parts exchange?
Thanks in advance

"clean" as in "in good condition"

No, it doesnt necessarily mean he wont take a "part" exchange.

Be wary of traders doing this - they can use this to imply they are not giving a warranty with the car, and that it is "sold as seen".

forgotmyname

Is it something they wouldnt normally sell?

If its a garage where most cars are expensive and this is a bit cheap/older than the stuff they normally sell.
It maybe a part-ex thats in better condition than average cars for its age. So instead of throwing it in the auction decided to sell it on the forecourt instead.

As mentioned though. If they have other cars in this price range it maybe an excuse for selling something with faults.

grumpyfella

First of all thanks for your replies.
Off to see the car now.
TBH most of the cars they sell are around that price, we're looking for a cheap one so 2k is our max budget, this one looks like a part exchange car, maybe a little bit above the others.
Fingers crossed.

forgotmyname

If the other cars are similar value or cheaper i would wonder if someone needed to trade it in because of problems?

grumpyfella

hello everyone thanks
in the end we bought a different car, that one was a bit shady.
2400 for a corolla 49k 3 months warranty.
hopefully we made the right choice.
Thanks

EdGasket

They are good cars; good luck with it.

gilbert_and_sullivan

Oh yes, a well looked after Corolla is as good a bet as you'll find, on a par with Civic pre '06.