More importers (Internet based) go bust.
11-29-2001, 01:06 AM
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More importers (Internet based) go bust.
Latest in Autocar, Carbusters.com, originally set-up by the Consumers Association has gone bust!!!
Follows on from GreyUK & JEM Vehicles going belly up, choose carefully if you're lurking! (Although I never believed for 1 second the prices GreyUK were dreaming up).
Follows on from GreyUK & JEM Vehicles going belly up, choose carefully if you're lurking! (Although I never believed for 1 second the prices GreyUK were dreaming up).
11-29-2001, 01:35 AM
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Just backs up what I keep saying 'Go Direct to the Dealer'.
I cant understand why people use these companies, all they seem to do is add risk and hassle and then charge you approx 1K - 2K for the priviledge.
If you search the internet you'll find stacks of useful advice on doing it yourself, the paperwork involved is simple and you'll probably find the EU dealers a lot more friendly and helpful than some office clerk who doesnt know a clutch from crutch.
I cant understand why people use these companies, all they seem to do is add risk and hassle and then charge you approx 1K - 2K for the priviledge.
If you search the internet you'll find stacks of useful advice on doing it yourself, the paperwork involved is simple and you'll probably find the EU dealers a lot more friendly and helpful than some office clerk who doesnt know a clutch from crutch.
11-29-2001, 03:05 AM
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... yet thousands and thousands of people save thousands and thousands of pounds every year by using importers.
I seem to remember a post about a Honda franchise collapsing somewhere? No-one is immune.
You pays your money, you takes your chance / choice.
I seem to remember a post about a Honda franchise collapsing somewhere? No-one is immune.
You pays your money, you takes your chance / choice.
11-29-2001, 04:03 AM
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Originally posted by Dog Biscuit
... yet thousands and thousands of people save thousands and thousands of pounds every year by using importers.
I seem to remember a post about a Honda franchise collapsing somewhere? No-one is immune.
You pays your money, you takes your chance / choice.
... yet thousands and thousands of people save thousands and thousands of pounds every year by using importers.
I seem to remember a post about a Honda franchise collapsing somewhere? No-one is immune.
You pays your money, you takes your chance / choice.
11-29-2001, 04:37 AM
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Originally posted by Dog Biscuit
... yet thousands and thousands of people save thousands and thousands of pounds every year by using importers.
I seem to remember a post about a Honda franchise collapsing somewhere? No-one is immune.
You pays your money, you takes your chance / choice.
... yet thousands and thousands of people save thousands and thousands of pounds every year by using importers.
I seem to remember a post about a Honda franchise collapsing somewhere? No-one is immune.
You pays your money, you takes your chance / choice.
Just a note for people extolling the virtues of some of these 'big saving' companies, what struck me was this was originally backed by such a big association, until they sold it on in April, having only realised
11-29-2001, 11:17 PM
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Had a surf yesterday and could find no mention of carbusters going bust. Checked Which? and did a search. Sure it's carbusters? Oneswoop run carbusters, but that was taken over ages ago.
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11-30-2001, 03:48 AM
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Carbusters was originally run by the Consumers Association (Which? magazine) to pressure UK dealer prices. Because of its huge success and an increase in profits they decided to keep "neutral & independent" by off-loading it.
Or that's how I understood it!
... now, where's my flippin' car, 10 weeks to go at least, will the bugger ever arrive, perhaps it's a sign that I should keep my
Or that's how I understood it!
... now, where's my flippin' car, 10 weeks to go at least, will the bugger ever arrive, perhaps it's a sign that I should keep my
11-30-2001, 03:58 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Dog Biscuit
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... now, where's my flippin' car, 10 weeks to go at least, will the bugger ever arrive, perhaps it's a sign that I should keep my
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... now, where's my flippin' car, 10 weeks to go at least, will the bugger ever arrive, perhaps it's a sign that I should keep my