Car transport companies and buying using a AA check

[Dino D]

Anyone used or can recommend a car transporter service that can collect a used car from a dealer and deliver to my door?

The car is a new shape mini and delivery is in Kent. I am looking at cars in Manchester area or even as far as Scotland if transport can be done cheap enough.

I would go up and view the car but do not want to waste more time going by train/plane and driving back. Getting lazier I am even thinking of just asking for lots of pics, commissioning an AA check, hpi and check the cars history with Mini and if all ok just buy unseen...

[Deerfoot]

Dino D said:

The car is a new shape mini and delivery is in Kent.

They are hardly rare, can't you find one nearer?

[Dino D]

In general they are not rare cars but when you want an auto, with low miles, nice spec, full history, post 2007 model, not cat c/d (many about) and for 7k they become very rare..

[Dino D]

I saw one dealer advertising nationwide delivery for just 99.00 but he only has manual so got me thinking. I have just done a quote from Shiply.com and waiting for results but with these things I think recommended companies are better..


PS: Deerfoot - I did get that FR-V after all in Greece but sold as we moved back to UK. Got a Jazz now and getting a FR-V (auto) next year. One of the best cars we ever owned that FR-V and looking forward to another. Even the Jazz involved allot of hunting and I bought 2 hours away from me as price was nb.

[rallycross]

So you want the cheapest one in the country for that age/spec and you want to buy it un-seen'.

That is a receipe for disaster, I also think you are under budget for what you are looking for.

And its about £250 delivered manchester to kent or get it done using a UK trade plate co' like Cargoes in Northampton will be a little bit cheaper still close to £200 though.

Edited by rallycross on Wednesday 21st December 11:03

[Deerfoot]

Dino D said:

PS: Deerfoot - I did get that FR-V after all in Greece but sold as we moved back to UK. Got a Jazz now and getting a FR-V (auto) next year. One of the best cars we ever owned that FR-V and looking forward to another.

I remember you now! Yep, our FR-V has been absolutely faultless in the time we've owned it. I'm looking to replace it in the new year and I'm struggling to find something suitable.

I looked a new Accord Tourer but the loadbay is an odd shape and is actually smaller seats up than a Skoda Fabia estate........

PS, Good luck with your search.

Edited by Deerfoot on Wednesday 21st December 11:08

[Dino D]

In my experience price has been a poor indication of condition and higher priced cars were bigger let downs...


Was going to get an X3 but now with a 3rd child on the way a 6 steer is the most practical option as I do not fancy trying to buckle one of the kids in the middle rear seat of any car nor am I breaking my back getting one into the rear of a seven seated!

[pscl227]

Easy Jet flight up to scotland - £30.

Drive home and have fun?

[Dino D]

pscl227 said:

Easy Jet flight up to scotland - £30.

Drive home and have fun?

I did that to buy my Z3. Flight was 80 and taxi to airport was 80 and lots of petrol.

Worth it for that car but this is mini auto - not my idea of fun!