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I recently saw a website autousedcars.co.uk selling repossessed cars at unbelievable prices. Is this site genuine and are the cars safe to purchase from here?
I have been given a quotation for a new C-Max 1.6 TDCI by Buyacar.co.uk at a substantial discount of £3687, as well as a reasonable p/x price on my existing car. The car will be made to order with a delivery...
Can you please tell me if the following is genuine, I am extremely dubious: "The following customer is interested in the vehicle you are advertising on http://www.autotrader.co.uk Received: 9 March 2011...
Been offered a great private deal on a used Porsche currently in Murcia, Spain. Logistics to be handled by http://www.scjtranslog.com/ who claim to specialise in being middlemen on vehicle deals and...
Buyacar.co.uk says they obtain BMWs from UK dealers and all warranties etc are exactly same as buying from UK BMW dealer. Is anything known about this company? Parting with over £20,000 via internet...
I'm considering selling my W-reg Alfa Romeo 156 Selespeed (owned from new and a sheer joy) for a new Giulietta. There's a firm on the web which is offering more than £2000 off dealer list price, and although...
I am looking at the Fiat 500 1.3 diesel Lounge. The best price I have come up with is with through an online car supermarket. I've never bought a car this way before, is it recommended? I have tried my...
I tried to buy a car from an online broker. They quoted a very good price, but with an 8-week delivery. My lease car went back after six weeks but I thought it was worth the hassle of being without a car...
I am considering buying a vehicle that has been advertised on the eBay website - not via an auction, but a "classified advertisement" alongside a price. The seller is a trader. Am I covered by the standard...