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  6. Posted

    57 minutes ago, Nick M.K. said:

    Yes, just in case this is exactly what someone did in the auction yard hoping for a bargain on sale day. 

    P. S.  BCA Walsall is my least favourite auction place anywhere, I went there once this year in person just to collect and I will never go back there. Ever. 

    May I ask why ?

    Sure is a long Thursday with only one lane and the site is a tired mess but some good buys from there

    4 hours ago, EPV said:

    Just nicked one from Walsall BCA for about £700 under book but the ICE screen is blank, in the online photos at least. It has Nav but this isn't a Nav problem (yet) as the trip computer, radio, phone et al come through the screen. 

    Had a quick google and nothing seems to be a common fault but anyone on here had any experiences? I assume the dash layout is similar for a few other pugs as well.

     

    Cheers in advance.

    Worse case scenario, there is a headunit on eBay for £150

    Possible pleasant surprise if the battery was running low or a dash night switch (if they have them) was knocked on

  9. Posted

    Used to annoy me how one of the London supermarket buyers stood beneath the rostrum atBCA Castle Bromwich and got everything he wanted for peanuts.

    He used to eat his lunch in the back room with the auctioneers and interrupted the flow of the auctions with in-jokes.

     

    I think the big guy with the curly hair has finally stopped 'up and down like a brides nightee' on *every*single*cabriolet*
     

  15. Posted

    1 hour ago, Selfy trader said:

    We hadn’t cleared any fault codes regarding an EML before sale, none what so ever, just re-read this, I purchased the car some 80 miles away, it was driven home absolutely fine and to double check I always make sure they are driven around before sale

    No not you, but whoever you bought the car from.

     

  19. Posted

    29 minutes ago, EPV said:

    But I really can't see the point in duping people into believing they are getting something from me (all car repairs paid for) when I know they will be getting none of the sort.

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    Things like this in your adverts can't help - surely it inspires certain expectations? :

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  20. Posted

    33 minutes ago, Area 51 said:

    For a 55 mile trip would you not try and shift it yourself whilst doubling up on some other errands ?

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    Not worth it in this instance

    1) £6 taxi to train station

    2) £23 train to Nottingham (2.5 hrs !)

    3) £12 taxi to BCA Notts

     

    57 minutes ago, Max Branning said:

    Yes but was you then charged £40 for fuel, and the car delivered next day with an extra 200 miles on clock ??

    Not charged for fuel cause it had 1/4 tank but they had taken it home the night before and added an extra 50miles

    Ok with this being a cheapy, but its not on if its something of value.

     

    Also the driver came down in convoy with his Mrs in her own car for the return leg. Can't have been worth it for them

  23. Posted · Edited by twerp

    4 hours ago, tradex said:

    My Mercedes dealer friend tells me they have sold a fair few green cars recently, mostly A and B for some reason?

     
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    Elbaite Green which was an exclusive colour for the A45 AMG and now they've started painting the white goods versions in the same hue.

  25. Posted

    On 17/09/2018 at 4:01 PM, David Horgan said:

    Make sure you get a good deposit is my view .

    Had a black one for ever at low miles , and great history , A VW nut was the buyer in the end .

    Nice little car though in my mind , loaded with toys , but thats the problem i think as it makes them look expensive for a toy car with little street cred for the young un's , Round here anyway 

    Yep - I remember back in 2011, a 4 year old Clio Campus would only cost £1600-£1850 to retail for £2895.

    Who is paying £5000 for a 5 year old VW Up ? 

    They are based on the Seat Citigo which new sold in Spain for £5300 GBP a few years ago.