Specialist Car Broker opinion
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timmymark said:
From my understanding doing some research...it's the seller. The broker acts as a middleman to help find a car? Contract will be between buyer and seller?
That's ok in theory.As long as the description of the car doesn't get mixed between the broker and the seller.
And make sure it's your name on the invoice/order form, not the brokers.
I'd also rather pay the fee to the broker. For example, Phil Phedonos does a TVR purchasing service.
http://www.sportscarinspections.co.uk/full-finding...
It seems a lot of money, but if it saves you a lot of effort, and prevents you buying a car with a rotten chassis etc, its probably good value. If I wanted a TVR I'd be tempted.
http://www.sportscarinspections.co.uk/full-finding...
It seems a lot of money, but if it saves you a lot of effort, and prevents you buying a car with a rotten chassis etc, its probably good value. If I wanted a TVR I'd be tempted.
timmymark said:
Sounds like an easier way to find a car for people not wanting to deal with sleazy salesman!
In theory there's nothing wrong with it.But it's important to get the description of the car from the seller, so at one point you'll have to talk to the selling dealer.
Print off the dealer advert.
Ensure the car is invoiced to you. And get that invoice directly from the dealer, not through the broker (easy to forge such things)
Pay the dealer for the car.
Collect the car from the dealer, or get the dealer to deliver it.
You just have to protect yourself from the broker getting directly involved in the purchase as the seller could try to say they sold it "trade sale" to a car dealer broker and you could lose your buyer protection.
Cover those bases and you'll be fine.
But you're going to have to engage the "sleazy salesman" at some point.
Otherwise the "sleazy salesman" will say "I didn't sell the car to you mate" if you have any problems.
You might think I'm scaremongering so I'll give you an example of how it could go wrong.
You get the car and the aircon doesn't work.
Dealers says, "we told the broker that the aircon wasn't working"
Just be careful.
I did this, succesfully, for a bit, but it was before the internet made everyone able to find cars and research them.
There was a liability aspect; generally avoided with a n 'Opinion Report', and I never got any9je's finegers burned.
Today, I really don't think it's necessary unless you're in the super-rare, highly discreet market.
There was a liability aspect; generally avoided with a n 'Opinion Report', and I never got any9je's finegers burned.
Today, I really don't think it's necessary unless you're in the super-rare, highly discreet market.
randlemarcus said:
timmymark said:
I have contacted company to help me with finding a car. He came across well and very knowledgeable!
Let's see what happens....
First impressions are good.
Did he make it crystal clear how he gets paid?Let's see what happens....
First impressions are good.
What do you charge?
We do not charge the client for any services. We receive commission or referral fee from a dealership or agent.
To the keyboard critics. No, it's not my company or have any affiliation with them!!! Hence why i asked the question.
But I have just completed my purchase using
www.westcountrycars.com and what a pleasure it was.
I was completely skeptical, like others in the forum but honestly the process has been completely straightforward and easy. Outstanding communication and service considering the current restrictions with Covid.
I would highly recommend giving them a go.
But I have just completed my purchase using
www.westcountrycars.com and what a pleasure it was.
I was completely skeptical, like others in the forum but honestly the process has been completely straightforward and easy. Outstanding communication and service considering the current restrictions with Covid.
I would highly recommend giving them a go.
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