Advice buying 2005/6 V70/XC70

[abtx]

Originally Posted by stuart bowes

any car can go wrong so there's never a garuntee obviously..

but straight away that sounds like a much better option doesn't it

so it does. given the price I think this is the better choice and worth it. going for it. thanks a lot for the help.

[TLPower]

I enjoyed reading the MOT history of the first offering, incorrect number plates is a new one for me.

[Nick6262]

Originally Posted by V70roma

Not sure what's going on but a Google search of the reg number came up with the attached results.

Definitely was at the scrappers not so long ago selling for £1000.



Might have been an easy fix to get it back on the road but does seem a red flag.

[stuart bowes]

wow, buy it for a grand, clean it, write '1 owner' on it and flip it for 2 grand profit

I'm in the wrong business obviously

I would at least have proof-read the advert


"No lights on a dash drives like it should firts to come will buy. are operating by APPOINTMENT ONNLY so please contact us to organize a viewing slot. , Grey, 1 owner, £2,995"

[abtx]

Originally Posted by Nick6262

Definitely was at the scrappers not so long ago selling for £1000.



Might have been an easy fix to get it back on the road but does seem a red flag.

Wow, mind blown. I was a hair away from buying this thing. I even paid holding deposit (the dude doesn't want to return it, which is another story - I'll be reporting him to the ombudsman). Glad I double checked everything on this forum, you're priceless!

[stuart bowes]

did you pay it on a card because you might be able to claim it back through the bank

cash obviously different matter

[abtx]

Originally Posted by stuart bowes

did you pay it on a card because you might be able to claim it back through the bank

cash obviously different matter

Unfortunately, bank transfer. I paid £100. I researched this and it looks like I'm able to pull out as long as the purchase was done remotely without me seeing the car prior. So the guy should just pay back. He also mentioned on the phone he'd be paying back if I'm not happy with the car. Now he's insisting he will pay back only if he manages to sell in 10 days, which I'm pretty sure he just pulled out of his own arse. I paid the deposit on Weds last week and let him know I wanted to pull out less than 24 hours later. Very different experience from any reputable car seller. I did this with ArnoldClark on more than one occasion and they always paid back. This dude is a scam artist. Making a court claim and reporting him to the ombudsman at this point.

[stuart bowes]

Might be worth dropping autotrader an email as well, you never know they might pull his adverts or at least warn him

[abtx]

Originally Posted by stuart bowes

Might be worth dropping autotrader an email as well, you never know they might pull his adverts or at least warn him

Good shout, will do!

[Bonefishblues]

Originally Posted by abtx

Making a court claim and reporting him to the ombudsman at this point.

That sounds way premature - Ombudsman will be uninterested, and a claim's a faff, and they will want to know what you've done to resolve.

Send a firm email, requiring repayment without strings by x date. If (when) nothing, then local Trading Standards and Autotrader next steps, I'd suggest.