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Just Dial Cheap - 17 Oct 2003 19:05 GMT

Does anyone know what the quality of repossesed cars are? The below site
sells really cheap cars that they claim are HPI checked and lawfully
aquired. Are this cars safe to buy? Has anyone had any experience with such
cars? They have over 1300 cars in their backyard so it's not some guy
running it from his front garden.

http://www.eastcoastsalvage.co.uk/

Any feedback would be much appreciated.

Thank you.

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TimM - 17 Oct 2003 19:55 GMT

> Does anyone know what the quality of repossesed cars are? The below site
> sells really cheap cars that they claim are HPI checked and lawfully
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>
> Thank you.

If the person couldn't afford the payments, they likely didn't spend much on
maintenance - so the oil etc could be very old.

You might not get a V5 (and they can take ages to come through now). You
might not get a service book, or the spare keys (especailly important when a
red key is involved - some Fords and Fiats for example).

The tyres might be on their last legs (check the spare). People often strip
off everything they can (eg tools from boot) in spite at the impending
repossession.

The declining value of used cars means that there are cases where it is
worthwhile handing the car back to the HP company (I think if you've paid
more than a third [or maybe a half] they cannot even blacklist you)

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Just Dial Cheap - 17 Oct 2003 20:51 GMT

> If the person couldn't afford the payments, they likely didn't spend much on
> maintenance - so the oil etc could be very old.
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> worthwhile handing the car back to the HP company (I think if you've paid
> more than a third [or maybe a half] they cannot even blacklist you)

So in other words, when they say its HPI checked it probably is? Do you
reckon they take p/x cars? And would I be able to test drive them first,
since they are sold "as seen".

Also, a bit off topic. I've got a J reg Ford Sierra Laser 1.8 with 98,000
on the clock (I think!! I bought it one year ago). I haven't had any major
problems with it apart from the engine burning a bit of oil. It passed it's
MOT first time around and is valid until june 04. sHow much would I get for
such a car? £3-400?

Cheers,

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Conor Turton - 18 Oct 2003 07:24 GMT

> So in other words, when they say its HPI checked it probably is? Do you
> reckon they take p/x cars? And would I be able to test drive them first,
> since they are sold "as seen".

Yes to all above except P/X.

> Also, a bit off topic. I've got a J reg Ford Sierra Laser 1.8 with 98,000
> on the clock (I think!! I bought it one year ago). I haven't had any major
> problems with it apart from the engine burning a bit of oil. It passed it's
> MOT first time around and is valid until june 04. sHow much would I get for
> such a car? £3-400?

Sounds about right.

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mark williams - 17 Oct 2003 22:16 GMT

hello,i had a good look at the site and i think you would be ok as long as
you take a mechanic friend with you to check the car over as some of these
cars have had a hard life {lack of servicing etc}
btw have you looked in the autotrader type mags? it dont matter where you
buy a car from even main dealers you must check them out properly,as for
your px if you sold private you would get about ?350ish but trade in would
make you cry!!! you might clear ?150ish.
good luck i hope you find a good deal.
regards,mark.

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Conor Turton - 18 Oct 2003 07:23 GMT

> Does anyone know what the quality of repossesed cars are? The below site
> sells really cheap cars that they claim are HPI checked and lawfully
> aquired. Are this cars safe to buy? Has anyone had any experience with such
> cars? They have over 1300 cars in their backyard so it's not some guy
> running it from his front garden.

Quality is exactly the same as you'd expect to find across any range.
Cars are as safe to buy as they would be from anywhere.

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Jon Tilson - 18 Oct 2003 13:58 GMT

> Does anyone know what the quality of repossesed cars are? The below site
> sells really cheap cars that they claim are HPI checked and lawfully
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>
> Thank you.

Just looked and they dont seem that cheap to me....

Jonners

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