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Thanks for the replies people. Its been delivered. Went to mechanics. It starts but sounds shit, doesn't sound to healthy. It does actually drive, but the gearbox jerks and doesn't go up or down in gear well. It might be OK with a fluid and filters change. Its an 07 plate ghia diesel. It has the shite CVT box, it has service history with 80 odd thousand, but to be honest I'm going to sell it as is and take the hit. It cost me £1000 so its not the end of the world. It happens.

Shit. Just out of interest, if what they have said is true, then surely I don't have a choice?

A 3 series BMW as the daily and hopefully a Renault 5 GT turbo for the weekend/project.

I find the best option is to change the way we handle these types of people. I just ignore them, or simply ask them to come and view the car first. I 'work' in residential property management and lettings. I have to deal with these types for years sometimes if they rent a property long term. Its not worth stressing over.

Thank you for the replies. The Operations manager at Bedford said they checked CCTV/camera footage, and the car drove in to the hall, then back out again. I won the auction, the hammer went down, so the car is now mine, sold as seen. I definitely won't be paying for storage! Car is being delivered today unfortunately. I can't see any decent argument that I can use.

Already said before probably but the SMS messages which ask for your best price.

Hello all, I need some advice/help please! I bought a car from BCA, the no reserve group (I know I shouldn't!). The car was advertised sold as seen, but not as a non-runner. I won the auction, paid for it, and to have it delivered. The car didn't arrive. When I called BCA (Bedford) to chase them, they said the car (A Ford Focus automatic) couldn't be delivered as the gearbox had gone and it couldn't be loaded. I asked for a refund, and got told that I would get a call back from a manger, and that there had been a 'mis-communication' between them and the delivery firm, and someone would get back to me. This took the best part of three days with me call them to get updates! Eventually I spoke to someone, who said that it was bought sold as seen. The car drove into the hall, and drove out. Once the hammer goes down, its yours. They have offered me free delivery (and a refund on my delivery cost which is £70 + VAT). Is there any way I can get a refund from them, or am I stuck with it? Just to rub in, its the horrible CVT gearbox as well. Bollocks.