Lakeside 94 Posted January 10, 2018 We’ve been thinking of buying from further afield and using BCA delivery service to have them dropped off to us. I’m wondering if anyone else uses them? as I’ve read the small print that says the vehicle must be roadlegal and roadworthy. How strict are they on this? As I don’t want to buy a car from the other end of the country for one of their drivers to get in and refuse to drive it because it’s got a bulb out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHM 994 Posted January 10, 2018 Clearly there’s no grey area - legally you cannot expect a man to drive an unroadworthy car on the road & I’ve wondered about the legalities should a serious accident occur (however unlikely), you being a professional and putting an ‘employee’ in an unroadworthy car. Tbh my concern with these driven services is with the drivers. Let’s be honest, most aren’t going to give a f*** about your car & they won’t be nursing it back listening for strange noises - they’ll aim to get it to you & on to the next job no matter what. Transporter only for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ik1980 11 Posted January 10, 2018 I use them a fair bit. All of the cars I have bought have come on a transporter. They can deliver non-roadworthy vehicles as well. I did buy a non runner (which turned out to have a flat battery) and the delivery driver jump started it to get it on his transporter for me. They usually deliver within 5 working days. On a side note, can anyone recommend a decent delivery firm who are reasonable? I'm based in the south east... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lakeside 94 Posted January 10, 2018 (edited) Bonus if they do come on a transporter. I just assumed they would be driven being as the terms and conditions state it must be roadworthy and the car will be “driven” to you within 72 hours. Are you buying in bulk though or singles? On another note do bca realease cars to subcontracted transport companies if i paid online and sent someone myself to collect it? Or do I need to be there in person? sorry for all the questions but we’ve never done it before we’ve always collected ourselves. Edited January 10, 2018 by Lakeside Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DHill 16 Posted January 10, 2018 Yes they will release it to someone collecting, they usually ring the account holder to confirm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earunder 69 Posted January 10, 2018 2 hours ago, ik1980 said: I use them a fair bit. All of the cars I have bought have come on a transporter. They can deliver non-roadworthy vehicles as well. I did buy a non runner (which turned out to have a flat battery) and the delivery driver jump started it to get it on his transporter for me. They usually deliver within 5 working days. On a side note, can anyone recommend a decent delivery firm who are reasonable? I'm based in the south east... Movex We use movex most of the time if it's too far away from us. Only had 1 issue but I didn't use the 5 star company. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mat C 77 Posted January 10, 2018 Movex for me too - regularly get stuff from as far as Kinross and Bridgwater and usually its pretty good value too. Again as above only ever had 1 issue with some jockey supposed to deliver a car on a Friday PM and 'couldn't' make it till Monday, funnily enough it was a lovely A5 Convertible in the middle of summer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BHM 994 Posted January 10, 2018 I’ve used Movex a few times - as they’re just a middleman the service can vary significantly. The fellas I’ve met have been as miserable as sin, I guess Movex’s fee takes the fun out of the job anyvan.com can work out cheap if you’re flexible on dates, everything is transported & the service is allegedly good. Nowt beats using a known man, or yourself, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleM 1 Posted January 25, 2018 I tend to use BCA and have them transported, even if a little more expensive. Reason being, if the car comes not as described you are more likely to have BCA listen to you than if I 3rd party has collected and had it in their possession 24-48 hours. At least with BCA, they have sent it so the mileage is the same and it has been in their possession or agents possession so the condition upon delivery can be argued much more. We've rang up and complained a few times over the years and had a few returned to the branch then us refunded. Just make sure you sign for them as dirty, wet, dark outside etc. Then at least you have chance to check them once on site. They aren't very good at compensating and usually pay peanuts towards repairs so always but them thinking the worse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lakeside 94 Posted January 25, 2018 3 hours ago, DoubleM said: I tend to use BCA and have them transported, even if a little more expensive. Reason being, if the car comes not as described you are more likely to have BCA listen to you than if I 3rd party has collected and had it in their possession 24-48 hours. At least with BCA, they have sent it so the mileage is the same and it has been in their possession or agents possession so the condition upon delivery can be argued much more. We've rang up and complained a few times over the years and had a few returned to the branch then us refunded. Just make sure you sign for them as dirty, wet, dark outside etc. Then at least you have chance to check them once on site. They aren't very good at compensating and usually pay peanuts towards repairs so always but them thinking the worse. So have they always turned up on a transporter with you or driven? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoubleM 1 Posted January 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Lakeside said: So have they always turned up on a transporter with you or driven? I always request transported. Sometimes there is no difference in price, other times it can be 10%-20% more but worth it for my piece of mind. I just don't like the idea of someone ragging about in a car I've just paid for. I've had a few vans delivered by road and to be fair 8/10 of the drivers have been good, I've had a few smoked in and a couple sat outside the drivers houses over the weekend which drives me nuts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mojo121 229 Posted January 25, 2018 You've seen the way they hoon about in the hall, right? Proper children if you ask me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted January 25, 2018 38 minutes ago, Mojo121 said: You've seen the way they hoon about in the hall, right? Proper children if you ask me. Fast & Furious! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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