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Used Car Dealerships near me that wont rip me off?

timez_2
timez_2 Posts: 47 Forumite
Hi,

I was going to go and look at some cars tommorow with the possible intention of buying one the same day from a car dealer if i see one i like enough.

However my orignal plan was to go to Willson's in Epsom, Surrey - but I have read a TON of bad reviews about them online and I'm not so sure I want to use them now...

Does anyone know of any decient ones that wont have the car coming with problems and has ok customer service?

I live in Sutton, Surrey and I dont mind travling as long as it isnt like 50 miles away.

Hope someone can help I don't know where to go now.

Thank you in advance.

Timez

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  • usignuolo
    usignuolo Posts: 1,923 Forumite
    AutoGallery in east Twickenham. Not large but honest, Look them up on the web as they do have cars on their website or give them a call depending on what you want.
  • forgotmyname
    forgotmyname Posts: 32,972 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Even brand new cars can have problems. The previous owner may have been happy with minor niggles that drives you nuts.

    If you think 50 miles is far then your limiting yourself. I almost drove 300+ miles to go and see a car. But a couple of days before i was due to go i found one closer.

    Best places maybe small family owned businesses that you remember being there when you were growing up.
    Censorship Reigns Supreme in Troll City...

  • harveybobbles
    harveybobbles Posts: 8,973 Forumite
    Generally you will only ever find bad reviews online, whether its for a car, a holiday, a hoover, a laptop.

    No one ever thinks "My car has been THAT good I'm going to write a review online.."

    or..

    "My holiday was THAT good, i MUST write a review online to let others know.."

    Take reviews with a pinch of salt. go with your gut feeling. I you like the car, buy it.
  • marlot
    marlot Posts: 4,976 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Try cargiant. Don't expect the stock to be pristine, but they do seem to be aware of their sale of goods obligations
  • mattyprice4004
    mattyprice4004 Posts: 7,492 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    To get a good deal you'd be better not limiting yourself to 50 miles - I can't remember the last time I didn't go 50 miles for a car!
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