Arthur Daleys on fleabay !!

[A19_Graham]

Originally Posted by marinabrian

I'm sorry but that is child's play compared with what I saw this evening

Well not my 75 at least, but some shocking bodgery revealed, along with some dastardly cover ups

How about an ultra low mileage one owner car, presented for it's first MOT, passed after changing a couple of of the original 11 year old tyres.

Bought from ebay, and described as...........

RARE RARE MODEL 1.8 ENGINE WITH TOP SPEC METALLIC RED -BLACK LEATHER PIPED IN GREY WITH GREY TRIM AND WALNUT FASCIA STEERING WHEEL ETC ALLOYS .-THIS CAR COULD TURN INTO AN APPRECIATING ASSET GIVEN THE MILEAGE OF SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED -COST APPROX £24000.00 .SUPERB LOOKING CAR- LOOKS BETTER THAN ALL THE JAGUARS
CAR HAS NEVER BEEN HAD AN MOT YET AND STILL HAS ORIGINAL BLUE REGISTRATION BOOK.
WILL BE SOLD WITH NEW MOT NEW REGISTRATION DOCS UNLESS BUYER WANTS TO STORE AWAY AS INVESTMENT.

And what was in store for the unsuspecting new owner........

....Well how about badly repaired major accident damage, including but not limited to the offside front, both front seat belt pretensioners and driver's airbag had been fired, and crash data in not only the SRS DCU, but the ABS ECU something I've never seen before

Hopefully my report will go someway in persuading the vendor (dealer) to refund the unfortunate buyer, but a fresh MOT from not a small outfit either, was no guarantee of a roadworthy vehicle in this case.

The instrument pack had been opened up and the SRS warning lamp removed, and judging by the standard of repairs, which were poor, especially to the driver's side A pillar, not to mention the bent chassis leg, it pays to take someone knowledgeable along if parting with a large sum of cash, and not to simply rely upon having an HPI check done

There can be no doubt that the vendor of this car was aware of it's previous history, given it was a one owner car

Brian

Don't know what to say to that, the poor beggar.
How can people do it

[marinabrian]

And here is what an HPI check won't protect you from when it comes to an unscrupulous dealer

Have a look at the PDF attachments.........

[FrazzleTC]

I remember seeing that car for sale around Penrith, with a driver's airbag which didn't match the car. Sorry to hear a member got caught out, Hope they didn't pay anything like the asking price.

[A19_Graham]

Originally Posted by marinabrian

And here is what an HPI check won't protect you from when it comes to an unscrupulous dealer

Have a look at the PDF attachments.........

I see the seller has zero feedback.

I feel so sorry for the buyer, is it someone we know?

Think it would be wise if I stick you in my pocket when I go and view a car Brian

[marinabrian]

Originally Posted by FrazzleTC

I remember seeing that car for sale around Penrith, with a driver's airbag which didn't match the car. Sorry to hear a member got caught out, Hope they didn't pay anything like the asking price.

He did pay the asking price, I'm sickened to say the least

[freck]

Good god that's horrendous
Surely there must be some sort of crime committed here? These sort of people should be locked up
I hope the buyer gets this mess resolved, they were lucky to have your expertise Brian

[marinabrian]

Originally Posted by A19_Graham

I see the seller has zero feedback.

I feel so sorry for the buyer, is it someone we know?

Think it would be wise if I stick you in my pocket when I go and view a car Brian

I did mention this to the poor bloke tonight, especially given the price of the car, that I would have been happy to have a run along with him when he went to view the car.

I just hope the dealer has the decency to refund him, I've certainly given Derek the necessary ammunition to at the very least report the seller to trading standards.

Fingers crossed in this case

Brian

[trikey]

Originally Posted by marinabrian

I did mention this to the poor bloke tonight, especially given the price of the car, that I would have been happy to have a run along with him when he went to view the car.

I just hope the dealer has the decency to refund him, I've certainly given Derek the necessary ammunition to at the very least report the seller to trading standards.

Fingers crossed in this case

Brian

I spoke to the seller on Saturday, he was very defensive over the phone to say the least!

[A19_Graham]

Originally Posted by trikey

I spoke to the seller on Saturday, he was very defensive over the phone to say the least!

Wonder how defensive he would be if we turned up Mob Handed

[trikey]

Originally Posted by A19_Graham

Wonder how defensive he would be if we turned up Mob Handed

He did say he didn't believe the T4 results and wanted the car taking somewhere with 'proper' diagnostics.