Classics & Sevens - Dealership

[AE82GT]

Hi Chaps,
Just sold my Caterham via C&S and must say the experience was fantastic, Callum and Andy were the exact opposite of normal car dealers and made the process painless without costing a fortune. In fact it was excellent value.

Highly recommend if you're ever selling.

(Former) Caterham owner.

[andylaight]

What did you sell them ? Interested in case it fits what I'm looking for

[K800 RUM]

Me thinks they will have to expand into the unit next door before long.
Although I have never done buisness with them, Callum is always welcoming & offers a coffee.

[Paul Holywood]

Im currently in the market for my first Seven, and popped down last week, Andy spent a good hour with me, very impressed with there passion.

[mark2705]

Another big thumbs up for Andy and Callum. I've just sold my Superlight through them and the process was very very easy and pain free. So much easy than dealing with all the test pilots and tyre kickers.

[chappj]

Another thumbs up from me. I sold my limited edition road sport through them earlier this year and the service was excellent. I couldn't recommend them highly enough.

[Moggie25]

mark2705 said:

Another big thumbs up for Andy and Callum. I've just sold my Superlight through them and the process was very very easy and pain free. So much easy than dealing with all the test pilots and tyre kickers.

Is that the orange 2010 Sigma Superlight 150?

[mark2705]

No it was a dakar yellow 1999 super light

[Se7enheaven]

Just to give this post some balance , I had a bad experience with them.
I'm not one to complain about things like this normally and put it down to experience , however in this case I am not going to keep quiet.

My ex-car is up for sale there at the moment. Feel free to PM me if you require information.

[wole0911]

Just bought a lovely dark blue super sprint from them im happy nice guys to do bizz with..

[wole0911]

Just bought a lovely dark blue super sprint from them im happy nice guys to do bizz with..

[AVES]

We're gonna end up with the weird situation with people preferring to buy 2nd hand rather than new simply because the sales and aftercare experience is better than the manufacturer

[IBDAET]

I think that soon 2nd hand might be the only option.

[Paul Holywood]

IBDAET said:

I think that soon 2nd hand might be the only option.

Let's hope your wrong and they still are made here in the UK.

[Chrisp5782]

IBDAET said:

I think that soon 2nd hand might be the only option.

I suspect you may be right.

[mickrick]

The writing was on the wall when AA took over. I won't say I told you so... but I did.

[nigelpugh7]

IBDAET said:

I think that soon 2nd hand might be the only option.

I am afraid that it's starting to look that the writing may be on the wall.

There are a few signs you can see that production is at its lowest ever level, and that the online store is only operating on a just in time model because cc are managing cash flow by reducing stock.

Somebody told me that they don't even own the new show room in Crawley as they wanted the option to be able close it easily if they needed to change their plans.

Of course that could also easily be if they needed to move to s completely new location.

It will a sad state of affairs if the current investment and management problems means that the business is forced to close.

[Paul Holywood]

I would hope they get bailed out by someone more sympathetic/realistic if it comes to that.
and possibly downsize a little, concentrate on what works, rather than trying to bring in all types of "off the cuff ideas" that clearly isn't going to help moving forward.

[Chrisp5782]

I think the comments made are probably correct.

I would be very surprised if CC are operating in the New Year the way things are going - no stock, reduced sales and production, it doesn't look good.

I'd hate to have a car on order at the moment - we all know what happens to a customers deposit when a company goes under!

I hope, I really hope, we're all wrong............time will tell.

[anonymous-user]

Chrisp5782 said:

I think the comments made are probably correct.

I would be very surprised if CC are operating in the New Year the way things are going - no stock, reduced sales and production, it doesn't look good.

I'd hate to have a car on order at the moment - we all know what happens to a customers deposit when a company goes under!

I hope, I really hope, we're all wrong............time will tell.

Where did you get the info about reduced sales and production?