How did they know our preferred means of transport - the faithful green, R-Reg Peugeot 306 with a mere 132k on the clock - is coming to the end of the road?
It's MoT runs out in early December and we've already taken a look at what's on offer on the Peugeot website.
The non-rusting bodywork makes Peugeots an ideal choice if you are one of those motorists who does not put much trade the way of Brigg car-washes!
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You could also try car auctions, Scribs....
ReplyDeleteThere are several around Leeds - British Car Auctions, Manheim, Aston Barclays.....
I just happened to be at Manheim auction site at Rothwell, Near Leeds, yesterday....It was the so-called 'Old Banger' sale...I wasn't there to buy a car, but as I walked to and from the cafe I noticed the auctioneer's hammer was going down on small family saloons - 53/54 plates - at around £1500....in addition, one has to pay an auctioneer's premium on to of this.
There's lots of cars and usually a catalogue is available..all of which will say whether the car has an MOT, mileage & etc. It is usually attended by car traders, but some private folk attend.
Check out their web-sites...
It will suit some folks....the best advice is to stick to a max amount of £'s...choose suitable models....make an initial visit to view and observe....and armed with such info go back and bid.
At Mainheim (and probably other sites) one has to deposit around £200 to allow one to bid...it's returned if you don't buy. or deducted from the hammer price.
Overall, it could take a minimum of 3 visits - one to initial view; one with the intention of bidding..and the 3rd to pick up the car.
That's one reason auctions favour the car traders - it's their way of life - but it's a little inconvenient to us ordinary mortals.
Obviously, picking up the car would also probably need a third-party to drive 'new' car.
At Manheim, there is a large private car where some folks leave their new car for days while they sort out tax and insurance...the other alternative is to leave the car in the auction compound - but as such the car has to be collected within a number of days...and access is difficult it one wants to collect the new car out of office hours.
In general, sold cars are put into a gated 'sold'compound...completed paperwork and Pass-Out are collected from the Sales office....then it's off to the Key Office...flash the paperwork and someone will retrieve the car..then it flashing the Pass-Out to the gate security who ensures that the details tally with the car...and then homeward bound in a flashy newish car...
Worth a thought, Scibs...