RJ Magpie 3 Posted January 9, 2016 Hi,Just wanted to ask if any one have used this service from bca? Any good? Or waste of money? Vehicle PreparationRegards, Jacob. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 164 Posted January 9, 2016 It wont be a proper job, well not to my standards anyway but for a quick valet its ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted January 9, 2016 I agree, you'll end up re-doing everything they've done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil H 124 Posted January 9, 2016 it's all subbied out to the likes of autoclenz, chips away, wheel wizard etc. Imho your only lining the pockets of their shareholders' and would get a better job arranging it yourself then at least you can see the quality of workmanship before paying Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted January 9, 2016 Interesting as they offer these services to sellers prior to sales and again to buyers after. Kerching! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelerdealer1 91 Posted January 10, 2016 I collected a focus that had this done, shockingly bad, lots of polish left with white marks, interior was not even hovered properly, and they use that pound shop stuff on the plastics terrible Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJ Magpie 3 Posted January 10, 2016 Ok, thanks for your reply, I was thinking of taking a risk but if no one has nothing good to say about them I'll not use them... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JKG 16 Posted January 10, 2016 I've never picked 1 up from bca that I haven't had to re-valet, they look ok when they're moving through the auction hall but they aren't valeted anywhere near a retail standard, the polish guys at my local esso do a better job for a tenner! in fact I do a better job and the only training I've had is the mrs making me clean the house! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJ Magpie 3 Posted January 10, 2016 what about ChipsAway? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted January 11, 2016 what about ChipsAway?Depends how good the operator is? Usually if you keep your eyes and ears open you will find who your local traders use. Large auction sites can be a useful resource as lots of trades people are often around; locksmiths, screen chips, wheel refurb etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelerdealer1 91 Posted January 11, 2016 Where are you based magpie? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJ Magpie 3 Posted January 11, 2016 (edited) I'm a tiny "home trader" from Swindon.PS. Before anyone acuse me of anything I want to explain that I do pay VAT and give warranties and always sell car with full tank of fuel... Edited January 11, 2016 by RJ Magpie spelling error Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted January 11, 2016 I'm a tiny "home trader" from Swindon.PS. Before anyone acuse me of anything I want to explain that I do pay VAT and give warranties and always sell car with full tank of fuel...i want mats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJ Magpie 3 Posted January 11, 2016 i want mats It's not my full time job... yet... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheelerdealer1 91 Posted January 12, 2016 On another note, I would like to recommend joining the detailing world forum, you can get some great tips for what products to use for the best results, I recently saved myself a packet on redoing a Merc e class interior by using there idea of how to restore the leathers and use a paint to get the colour back 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sparky 274 Posted January 12, 2016 And on another note, I switched to Autosmart last year and discovered midnight black which is a carpet dye. It has to be used with respect but it's a wonderful product, just a shame I didn't discover it years ago, it would have saved many man hours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted January 12, 2016 And on another note, I switched to Autosmart last year and discovered midnight black which is a carpet dye. It has to be used with respect but it's a wonderful product, just a shame I didn't discover it years ago, it would have saved many man hours.ive used matt black paint for years when needed but autosmart stuff is good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
