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Flying machine
Original Poster
611 posts
45 months
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If you were buying a TVR - where would you go for one? If you've bought one, would you go back and buy another from the same dealer?
Also - would you buy privately and would you consider an inspection, if so, who by?
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si easter
63 posts
82 months
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Hi I bought privately ,used Rob Ingleby who did a thorough inspection but ive still had a few problems !
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cammy71
197 posts
67 months
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Used X-Works (Paul & Heath)to inspect my car pre-purchase. Saved me hundreds of pounds at least and the place I bought it from said it was the most comprehensive inspection they had seen done.
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miniman
16,010 posts
131 months
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My last Chim came from James Agger. My next TVR will also come from James Agger.
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ewan221
1,068 posts
55 months
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Cant praise Barry at TVR Ecosse (http://www.tvrecosse.co.uk) in Dundee enough - gave me great advice when I was looking for my TVR and was more than happy to answer all my phone calls with questions and worries about potential purchases. Since buying the car he has also been invaluable :-)
I notice you are in Glasgow so he is pretty handy for you as well
What model are you looking for ?
oh I also found Tony at HHC very helpful
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ray von
1,886 posts
121 months
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Bought Chimaera from Tony at HHC and Sagaris from Jason at STR8SIX would have no hesitation in recommending both dealers. They are top class in my opinion.
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Zippee
9,457 posts
103 months
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I bought though castle sports cars and would use them again. Would also trust str8 six and James Agger. I'd buy private but get it inspected with Jason, don, castle or another well known dealer.
Personally I wouldn't trust ingleby to inspect a washing machine let alone a Tvr.
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Gazzab
15,115 posts
151 months
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I would buy from James agger or buy private but get a highly thought of indie to inspect eg Apm, track v road etc
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black and green
587 posts
60 months
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Another vote for James Agger. Top quality.
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edo
12,566 posts
134 months
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fernhurst are local to me and so far the service has been exemplary.
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7 TVR
1,905 posts
37 months
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This post should read who should i not go to! but due to the s---- N&S rules we cannot help each other this way  Only have experience with Fernies and str8six in terms of purchase but they both get the thumbs up from me. Hexham H C seem to get rave reviews as well.
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swanny71
1,162 posts
78 months
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Another thumbs up for Fernhurst's and also for Track V Road - two very different dealers/specialists but both excellent in their own ways.
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FlipFlopGriff
4,883 posts
116 months
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Flying machine said: If you were buying a TVR - where would you go for one? If you've bought one, would you go back and buy another from the same dealer?
Also - would you buy privately and would you consider an inspection, if so, who by? Are you considering buying? If so I'd go along to a local TVRCC meet and speak to owners. Get a good feel for the marque and see where you go from there. Choosing the right model is critical so if you speak to people you'll probably be able to get a run out in a few which may help. Once you've deciced on a model the look at help options. Thre are a lot of helpful PH owners that may also help when you know what you're after. FFG
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johnalford2
128 posts
14 months
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really they seem like nice chaps what was your issue
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7 TVR
1,905 posts
37 months
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Careful swanny the thought police will be along with a condescending message telling you to go stand in the corner with all the other naughty boys!
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Alexdaredevilz
4,253 posts
48 months
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If I were to do it again, id buy a shed and give it a full chassis refurb and respray
It would probaly work out same price and much better car at the end of it,
Trust no one! And for peace of mind do it your self
That's my 2 cents
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7 TVR
1,905 posts
37 months
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Alexdaredevilz said: If I were to do it again, id buy a shed and give it a full chassis refurb and respray
It would probaly work out same price and much better car at the end of it,
Trust no one! And for peace of mind do it your self
That's my 2 cents If you have the time ,space,money and most importantly skill i would tend to agree with Alex! Good shout.
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swanny71
1,162 posts
78 months
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7 TVR said: Careful swanny the thought police will be along with a condescending message telling you to go stand in the corner with all the other naughty boys! They've been
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Flying machine
Original Poster
611 posts
45 months
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ewan221 said: Cant praise Barry at TVR Ecosse (http://www.tvrecosse.co.uk) in Dundee enough - gave me great advice when I was looking for my TVR and was more than happy to answer all my phone calls with questions and worries about potential purchases. Since buying the car he has also been invaluable :-)
I notice you are in Glasgow so he is pretty handy for you as well
What model are you looking for ?
oh I also found Tony at HHC very helpful Cheers Ewan, I noticed TVR ecosse and thought about giving them a ring as they're not too far away. I may wait until they've got a T350 or tamora in stock and have a look
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Flying machine
Original Poster
611 posts
45 months
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7 TVR said: This post should read who should i not go to! but due to the s---- N&S rules we cannot help each other this way Only have experience with Fernies and str8six in terms of purchase but they both get the thumbs up from me. Hexham H C seem to get rave reviews as well. Indeed - I was hoping to get an idea of this even with the N&S rules having had a v bad experience with a small independent near Wetherby several years ago (seems they've gone bust) and not something I'd want to repeat.
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