Buying through BCA

[Sim75]

Seen a very nice Mini on BCA / Mini

Is there no way of buying it as General Public...?

They seemed to have suspended everyone except motor trade.

[Dr Interceptor]

It's online sales only for registered trade customers. If you want it, you'll need to have a mate in the trade buy it in for you.

[surbiton]

Yes, online only to trade at present.

I’ve no experience of them, but someone like flippingcars.co.uk offer an auction buying service.

[Sim75]

surbiton said:

Yes, online only to trade at present.

I’ve no experience of them, but someone like flippingcars.co.uk offer an auction buying service.

spot on thanks. just had a chat with andy. top bloke.

[Trevor555]

It's all very well getting someone else to buy you a car on their account, but if you have miss description issues afterwards BCA won't help you directly.

The BCA indemnity that's paid will only cover the account holder, or buyer on the BCA invoice.

[Sim75]

Trevor555 said:

It's all very well getting someone else to buy you a car on their account, but if you have miss description issues afterwards BCA won't help you directly.

The BCA indemnity that's paid will only cover the account holder, or buyer on the BCA invoice.

understood mate.
i can minimise this by checking reg/vin and spec directly.

[Dr Interceptor]

Sim75 said:

understood mate.
i can minimise this by checking reg/vin and spec directly.

It's not just that... I've had Grade 2 cars come through that should be Grade 3/4. The problem with it being online at the minute is you're reliant on the info on the web and grade reports.

[Sim75]

Dr Interceptor said:

It's not just that... I've had Grade 2 cars come through that should be Grade 3/4. The problem with it being online at the minute is you're reliant on the info on the web and grade reports.

it's currently showing as a grade one.

what's the worse it can be? guessing stone chips and small scuffs.

that's a question btw, i'm not being facetioius

[Dr Interceptor]

Grade 1..

The vehicle may have minor interior and exterior defects that require SMART repairs, i.e. minor scratches or dents and minor replacement parts could also be required.

[Sim75]

Dr Interceptor said:

Grade 1..

The vehicle may have minor interior and exterior defects that require SMART repairs, i.e. minor scratches or dents and minor replacement parts could also be required.

do you buy many cars through BCA?

Bit of knowlege is a good thing.

If so can I PM you the link to the car?...