GreenGiant

It's getting overrun now and with seemingly no moderation or efforts to ban/remove offenders, I think the time has come to move to pastures new. Fun while it lasted though. Cheers all, it's been emotional.

Like +1 Seriously, are we nearly 3 years on from this legislation being introduced and still stumbling across 'dealers' who are clueless as to their responsibilities in law? As Judge Dealy says, with the evidence you have presented, you have no defence. It sounds like you've sold a car without any kind of prep or thought as to required paperwork, taken the money happily and now seemingly want to swerve around your legal obligations because it might have a fault. Sorry if I've misread it, but, speaking on behalf of those who spend time, money and effort doing it right, don't be upset if you get little sympathy on here.

Although you can't fix everything - it doesn't mean you shouldn't fix anything... Just saying.

Loving the irony. I think you'll not find that it isn't not an oxymoron (one word by the way; as an oxy is a pain killer, your two-word version is both wrong and rude). I would suggest that double negative isn't the term you weren't looking for.

2 calls on Saturday afternoon: "You've got a black Peugeot on your forecourt - is it for sale & can you Email me some pictures" Me: "It is and I could, but it's not been cleaned and prepped yet" "Never mind, send me some pictures if you can, as I really need a car and I think it is just what I'm looking for" Me; "Will do" So dropped everything and took some pics in the pi$$ing rain and sent them to him. Email arrived at 19.30hrs: "Thanks for those.... I'm away all next week so I'll ring you when I get back. Nice. Phone rings while I'm with some punters: "I'm ringing about the Merc you've got advertised" Me: "Excellent. How can I help?" Him: "What can you tell me about it?" Me: "Have you read the advert, looked at the pictures and watched the video?" Him: "Yes". Me: "Can't really add much, but I've got some customers sat in front of me, so I'll ring you back in a few minutes and we can chat about it". Him: "You shouldn't have answered the phone if you couldn't talk to me" Me: "Eh? You would have preferred it if I ignored your call?" Him: "Yeah. I want to talk about it now." Me: "You've lost me" Him: "and you've lost a sale - you shouldn't have answered". Me: "I'm inclined to agree with you now....bye"

You're not hardcore unless you live hardcore

+1 Really guys, its the CRA2015 - I find it amazing that we're still asking questions about this. There is no excuse for not knowing how it works by now. First 30 days - customer has to prove the fault existed at time of delivery AND to be entitled to the Consumer Rights Act remedies, the fault must render the vehicle not of satisfactory quality, not fit for purpose or not as described. Day 31 - 6 months - you have to prove the fault didn't exist. Moral of the story: Get your paperwork right or face the consequences.

And if you can find an identical spec/mileage/condition/price, you're guaranteed to still have it in June.

Tbh, I don't 'know', but it has always worked with random digits for me. Maybe DVLA have tightened it up a bit now. Either way, your method of trial and error will work just fine. At least they haven't introduced a 3 strikes and you're out system.

Don't even have to do that - the first digit is random, so just pick any one; it will work. The lesson here I guess is don't give any V5 details to anyone unless they've already handed over the cash. Preferably when sitting in front of you.

Did you actually give him your business card? If so, my money's on him being a Be-back Bus ticket collector.

Your wife has the same name as my mother-in-law's broom.

Bought some of these earlier this year https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRADE-PLATE-HOLDERS-CLIP-ON-TYPE-FOR-DISPLAYING-NEXT-TO-NUMBER-PLATE-2-PLATE-SET/322723013095?hash=item4b23ca61e7:g:c8wAAOSwNglZ2lzf They work just fine on most cars (except those with bigger than normal plates), although a bit fiddly on some and you have to be really careful with the edges on the paintwork.

Or... You sound eminently sensible and are looking at it in the same way that I probably would. To be fair, your reasons: 1-8 Can't argue. 9 Probably influenced by 1-8. Fwiw, we would be more than happy to allow you to become a customer of ours! What are you looking for?

Because they can and there's no-one fighting your corner to prevent them from using bully-boy tactics.... yet. It's good that it is being sorted, but it does highlight something that MotoNovo, with their claims of working on behalf of the dealer with findandfundmycar, ought to look at if they want to be believed and trusted at their word.

Bit harsh guys... he was only asking nicely. You don't have to join in. I do find it a bit amusing that the survey is anonymous but the prize winner's name is then publicised. Anyway, Glass are a bit irrelevant these days anyway. Have been for a few years since all their credibility flew out of the window with the 10 year 'deal' with AutoTrader. That and the money-grabbing venture capitalists riding roughshod over their customers and staff. Still leaves a bitter taste in some mouths. So, I'm out.

I have no idea what you lot just said.

http://cardealermagazine.co.uk/publish/pendragon-forecasts-pre-tax-profit/141225 Discuss...

"Kobe Steel said on Sunday that employees had altered inspection certificates on aluminum and copper products to make it look as if they met manufacturing specifications required by customers, when in fact they did not." Not a lot of copper cars out there and no mention of iron-based products being faulty... yet..., so little problem with corrosion I would think. Although, I suspect this story still has a few laps to run.

Have you looked here? http://cardealermagazine.co.uk/forum/forum/8-frequently-asked-questions/

Excellent! But then they all say that too... Being in Kent, you are unfortunately going to be the victim of geography for all deliveries, unless you buy at Paddock Wood. Auction companies have their own delivery service usually; details on their websites, or a call to their transport office will get you a price. It also depends on how many you want moving and whether they have to be transported or can be driven. A lot of dealerships use Movex for nationwide stock shifting. Prices will vary as each job goes out to tender and quality can vary, but I've had no problems with them. This has come up before and there are many local specialists, so a search through the forum should give you some other names.

...are you going to get upset if we tell you? 'Cos it would make a pleasant change if you didn't, as the normal course of events on here is: Newbie: "Hi everyone, I'm a friendly fellow that is just starting out and want to do the job right. Can you give me free advice on how to make millions in a fortnight selling cars please?" Us: "It's not that easy" Newbie: "F%#k you!" ...and it's getting more than a little tiresome.

#FakeNews alert. Had an interesting conversation with the lollipop man outside my kid's school, all about the remuneration package of the deputy head.