Warning signs in a small ad
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67Dino said:
Just seen this ad which immediately put me off what could be a perfectly good car:
https://m.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1016387
The wheels would put me off that. What sort of person puts oversize aftermarket wheels on a Ferrari 328?https://m.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1016387
And, yes. No price means I move swiftly along.
theres a well known car salesman in Scotland that goes way OTT with the 'story' in his ads. Lots of b
ks that's either not relevant or impossible to verify.
In fact, without even mentioning his name this post will probably be removed. Any post with his company name (and he's been through a few) get removed. He must have a hotline to PH towers.
I'd never buy a car off him but his ads always give me a laugh.
ks that's either not relevant or impossible to verify.In fact, without even mentioning his name this post will probably be removed. Any post with his company name (and he's been through a few) get removed. He must have a hotline to PH towers.
I'd never buy a car off him but his ads always give me a laugh.
I'd avoid any advert with the following;
"Here I have for sale..."
"Bought for wife but too big, fast..."
"Emigrating..."
"Full VOSA history..."
"Meticulously maintained by all previous owners..."
"No knocks or bangs..."
"Credit to previous owner..."
"Going up in value, appreciating classic..."
"Fully loaded..."
"Top spec..."
"First to see will buy..."
"No offers..."
"Only one previous keeper..."
"Service history..." (Not full!)
"Best offer secures..."
"Air-con needs a recharge..."
And to top it off avoiding any vehicle parked on waste ground, in a car park, in front of gates to stately home, on the grass of a local park. If it's a private sale let's see your house/drive. If it's a dealer a half decent pitch.
Presentation and truth is key, the above raises spidey senses.
"Here I have for sale..."
"Bought for wife but too big, fast..."
"Emigrating..."
"Full VOSA history..."
"Meticulously maintained by all previous owners..."
"No knocks or bangs..."
"Credit to previous owner..."
"Going up in value, appreciating classic..."
"Fully loaded..."
"Top spec..."
"First to see will buy..."
"No offers..."
"Only one previous keeper..."
"Service history..." (Not full!)
"Best offer secures..."
"Air-con needs a recharge..."
And to top it off avoiding any vehicle parked on waste ground, in a car park, in front of gates to stately home, on the grass of a local park. If it's a private sale let's see your house/drive. If it's a dealer a half decent pitch.
Presentation and truth is key, the above raises spidey senses.
hooblah said:
'Fully loaded' - It never is. Usually missing basic features like heated seats.
This 1000 times over, I was in the market for a e39 before I got my current one, and the amount that were "fully loaded every option" etc that didn't have a sunroof, or heated seats or cruise control or leather.Really boiled my piss that did.
Pericoloso said:
What's wrong with ..."one previous keeper " ?
Prefer 1 over 10......
@Treetops.
The first thing many people do when they get a a used car is spend some money improving it. So more owners = more things have been sorted. Probably doesn’t apply to a true “one owner, cherished for 20 years” car but not many of those about. Prefer 1 over 10......
@Treetops.
67Dino said:
Pericoloso said:
What's wrong with ..."one previous keeper " ?
Prefer 1 over 10......
@Treetops.
The first thing many people do when they get a a used car is spend some money improving it. So more owners = more things have been sorted. Probably doesn’t apply to a true “one owner, cherished for 20 years” car but not many of those about. Prefer 1 over 10......
@Treetops.
texaxile said:
100% agree.
"Aircon regas" gets me going. For the sake of £35 at Halfords or £55 at Kwik fit it's a no brainer, or "should cost no more than a tenner to fix", tells me all I need to know about the vendor.
Another thing is when they obscure the number plate, always triggers alarm bells because checking MOT history is part and parcel of deciding whether a motor is half decent or not. It's shocking to see the number of fails / advisories on "tread depth" these days.
The number plate thing I can understand as it's also a good way of getting you to ring & find out the reg so you can do your checks, it also gives the buyer an idea of who are serious potential buyers & who aren't."Aircon regas" gets me going. For the sake of £35 at Halfords or £55 at Kwik fit it's a no brainer, or "should cost no more than a tenner to fix", tells me all I need to know about the vendor.
Another thing is when they obscure the number plate, always triggers alarm bells because checking MOT history is part and parcel of deciding whether a motor is half decent or not. It's shocking to see the number of fails / advisories on "tread depth" these days.
This popped up a week or so ago over here in Dubai
https://tnydu.biz/DOwPrN
Just odd that anyone thinks this would attract a buyer.
67Dino said:
rallycross said:
For me it’s when the vendor talks a load of balls with very little details about the condition and history the actual car being sold. Take this example from eBay today what a load of tosh.
“sporting executive image”“curvaceous coupe is ready to roll”
“see its new age LED rear light clusters breaking away into the darkness”
“sport seats to hold you tight with any flamboyant driving”
“exquisite Harmon Kardon speakers”
“a true joy to cover continents”
“ready to take you on your next adventure”
"Please someone buy this thing before it goes bang!!!"
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