Cars, choices, apathy and inevitability.

[Crackle]

Having finally found one of these wheeled boxes in the local area for the right price and not being sold by some shark infested dealer, I have done the deal, nearly. I was just about to sort out an AA/RAC inspection but perhaps you fine people know of a better inspection deal. Anyone?

 

[Crackle]

Gosh, well, things have gone up a bit since the last one. Not being prepared to fork out 250 quid for an AA/RAC inspection I have found one recommended by Honest John, Dekra. I shall book their Peace of Mind inspection even though I know you've all lost interest now.

 

[mybike]

[QUOTE 3767327, member: 259"]Our dog, although generally uninterested in cars, is waiting with the sort of dog breath you wouldn't want to know about.[/QUOTE]

Can't you get him to hold his breath?

 

[Crackle]

Oh splendid. I shall post some pictures of it's big ugly cheese and cardboard shape just as soon as I have the damn thing then. April, I just realized I started this thread in April: Damn cars. Damn dealers too.

 

[mybike]

Oh splendid. I shall post some pictures of it's big ugly cheese and cardboard shape just as soon as I have the damn thing then. April, I just realized I started this thread in April: Damn cars. Damn dealers too.

You've done well, it took us a year to choose a car.

 

[screenman]

I do work for plenty of dealers who try to do the job honestly.

 

[rich p]

found one recommended by Honest John, Dekra

We had a local secondhand car dealer called Honest John, who's real name was Sam

 

[rich p]

I do work for plenty of dealers who try to do the job honestly.

Yeah, we know.

 

[Crackle]

I do work for plenty of dealers who try to do the job honestly.

I wouldn't call them dishonest but they can make the sale impenetrable when it's clear it doesn't need to be. I got quoted a value of 4500, 4000, 3700 and 3400 for the value of my car in part ex, depending on the mark up on the one I wanted. The one I chose was an honest value on the car I was buying and a realistic part ex on mine, which happened to be the lowest and no bollix about warranties, upholstery protection, hpi check charges etc…

 

[screenman]

It is cost to change is the major point. The other things you mentioned are to some people requirements and are valued.

 

[theclaud]

I have found one recommended by Honest John, Dekra. I shall book their Peace of Mind inspection even though I know you've all lost interest now.

It is not quite true to say that I have lost interest.

 

[Crackle]

It is not quite true to say that I have lost interest.

I was assuming 'former' interest. I did not have you down on that list, you can rest easy.

 

[Crackle]

Here you go, for completeness, the new piece of cheese and cardboard with wheels. Silver, didn't someone recommend that for the dirt?

Apparently, the back seats, for which it was bought, are a bit narrow said son no1: Tough said I. And the dog is so far refusing to get in and is eyeing it suspiciously. Mrs C says the suspension is a bit harsh. All in all, a success then.

 

[theclaud]

Thank God for the Alert function. Wouldn't want to have missed it.

 

[Crackle]

Thank God for the Alert function. Wouldn't want to have missed it.

You put an alert on this thread! Really!