looking for decent car dealer

eve21

hi wonder if anyone can help ..

i am looking to buy a first time car but dont have a clue where to start ..
thinking of micra or other such small car. am still learning , on provisional etc...

can anyone reccomend a decent car dealer to purchase from. i dont know anything about cars. live in bray and can travel anywhere round dub really ...

galwaytt

..there's a sign outside our town which says: 'Keep your town in business, keep your business in town!'

In other words, for a newbie like yourself, I'd try and stay local. Might be handy until you're au fait with motoring, generally.....

Alanstrainor

Just to repeat myself from the other thread.
It's not a dealer you should be looking for, but rather a specific car!
Once you decide on a few cars, you can look privately and from dealers, tbh, for a low cost car like a micra etc, a dealers warranty is worth very little, so private purchase may be better.
Just make sure you get any car you decide you want to buy checked out by a mechanic.

eve21

thanks for advice. so do you think that i have to bring a mechanic to check the car even if i buy from a dealer? have decided on micra's ... if i do i may as well go private and prob get it cheaper ...

tv3

eve21 wrote: »

thanks for advice. so do you think that i have to bring a mechanic to check the car even if i buy from a dealer? have decided on micra's ... if i do i may as well go private and prob get it cheaper ...

Hey,
Im in dublin.how much have you to spend?

scubasteve

Good choice with the micra. Cant really go wrong with jap cars once you look after them they'll go forever!:)

cashmni1

as a prevoius poster said, look for the car and not the dealer. Anyway, get on to carzone.ie, use the filter for the price you are willing to spend and see what cars pop up.
Use this for a week or so and you will get a very good idea of thee value of the cars and you will have the knowledge of the car that you want to buy. After a week or so of looking at cars on the web, you willspot the one you want.
Best of luck.

Bandara

your better buying privately imo

main dealers will shaft you, any warranty you get from an independant dealer will be worthless as they will do anything to avoid honouring it, sadly the good ones are few and far between and get drowned out by the **** ones.

Privately will save you a grand minimum, get it checked out and enjoy motoring

tv3

Hammertime wrote: »

your better buying privately imo

main dealers will shaft you, any warranty you get from an independant dealer will be worthless as they will do anything to avoid honouring it, sadly the good ones are few and far between and get drowned out by the **** ones.

Privately will save you a grand minimum, get it checked out and enjoy motoring

Privately also gets you no warranty !;)

bazz26

tv3 wrote: »

Privately also gets you no warranty !;)

Yes but the money saved from buying private vs from a dealer can be put aside for any potential repairs if needed.;) Do your homework and you can minimise the risks.

Alanstrainor

tv3 wrote: »

Privately also gets you no warranty !;)

And, warranties are often not worth the paper they're written on these days, privately is probably the way to go. The important thing is to know what these "warranties" cover, and then you can decide on whether the additional cost is worth it.

tv3

Alanstrainor wrote: »

And, warranties are often not worth the paper they're written on these days, privately is probably the way to go. The important thing is to know what these "warranties" cover, and then you can decide on whether the additional cost is worth it.

Thats completely untrue.The warranty you get in a garage will cover alot of things..also its a reinsurance that you have a comeback if something goes wrong.Garages at the minute are doing great deals "bargains" so wouldnt even think about going private !

Anan1

Alanstrainor wrote: »

And, warranties are often not worth the paper they're written on these days, privately is probably the way to go. The important thing is to know what these "warranties" cover, and then you can decide on whether the additional cost is worth it.

Very true.

Bandara

tv3 wrote: »

Thats completely untrue.The warranty you get in a garage will cover alot of things..also its a reinsurance that you have a comeback if something goes wrong.Garages at the minute are doing great deals "bargains" so wouldnt even think about going private !

lol sure they are, such great deals that they can't give away a car as they are so massively overpriced compared to bringing a higher spec car in for the uk, or buying privately.

Even the regularing body SIMI is a joke, they have zero interest in making their members (cronies) adhere to any standards.

But then you would say that then wouldn't you

tv3

Hammertime wrote: »

lol sure they are, such great deals that they can't give away a car as they are so massively overpriced compared to bringing a higher spec car in for the uk, or buying privately.

Even the regularing body SIMI is a joke, they have zero interest in making their members (cronies) adhere to any standards.

But then you would say that then wouldn't you

The op is talking about spending 3k on a car not 30k,so i hardly think she would be better going to the uk now would she....:rolleyes:

Have you got any examples of what cars exactly are "over priced"???

Most cars that come from the uk are clocked or are some way dodgy...maybe you didnt know that;)

Bandara

tv3 wrote: »

The op is talking about spending 3k on a car not 30k,so i hardly think she would be better going to the uk now would she....:rolleyes:

Have you got any examples of what cars exactly are "over priced"???

Most cars that come from the uk are clocked or are some way dodgy...maybe you didnt know that;)

lets not hijack the thread here, but if you really think that Irish dealers are giving good value on the prices of their cars then good luck to you.

There must be some other reason then why every man and his dog is importing higher specced fsh cars from the uk, paying large vrt rates and still saving many thousands on them.

tv3

Hammertime wrote: »

lets not hijack the thread here, but if you really think that Irish dealers are giving good value on the prices of their cars then good luck to you.

There must be some other reason then why every man and his dog is importing higher specced fsh cars from the uk, paying large vrt rates and still saving many thousands on them.

Every man...:rolleyes:...Like i said the op has 3k so hardly worth her while going to the uk now is it !:cool:

Anan1

tv3 wrote: »

Most cars that come from the uk are clocked or are some way dodgy...maybe you didnt know that;)

Care to back this up, or is it just a 'fact' you heard down the pub?

tv3

Anan1 wrote: »

Care to back this up, or is it just a 'fact' you heard down the pub?

Any garage would tell you that..thats why i said most !Do you go out much:D

bazz26

tv3 wrote: »

Any garage would tell you that..thats why i said most !Do you go out much:D

Mmm and the same garages probably tell you their cars were all owned by one careful little old lady from new too.

There are is just as much chance of finding a clocked car on a forecourt over here as in the UK. At least in the UK there are more proper ways to verify mileage than over here.

tv3

bazz26 wrote: »

Mmm and the same garages probably tell their cars were all owned by one careful lady owner from new too.

There are is just as much chance of finding a clocked car on a forecourt over here as in the UK.

Yes i agree but at least if you buy in ireland you can go back and tell the garage what to do if you do notice probs etc..:pac:

bazz26

tv3 wrote: »

Yes i agree but at least if you buy in ireland you can go back and tell the garage what to do if you do notice probs etc..:pac:

Do your homework properly prior to buying whether here or over there and you will not need to.

tv3

bazz26 wrote: »

Do your homework properly prior to buying whether here or over there and you will not need to.

Well anything can go wrong after 1 day or 30 days so better to be safe and buy in ireland.Its rubbish when you hear/see people saying irish garages are expensive..Maybe they are if ya dont go out much;)

bazz26

tv3 wrote: »

Well anything can go wrong after 1 day or 30 days so better to be safe and buy in ireland.Its rubbish when you hear/see people saying irish garages are expensive..Maybe they are if ya dont go out much;)

Sorry but that statement is false.

The same can be said about buying privately. Your buying it cheaper so there is a certain element of risk involved. Do you own or work for a garage here by any chance?

And just to let you know there are lots of cowboys sitting at desks behind fancy showrooms over here who will try and burn you just as quickly. Also most used car warranties only cover the basics such as engine and gearbox which can be inspected by a mechanic at the time of purchase. Any other issues and your generally told where to go.

tv3

I dont work for a garage but ive bought many cars over the years

tv3

bazz26 wrote: »

Sorry but that statement is false.

The same can be said about buying privately. Your buying it cheaper so there is a certain element of risk involved. Do you own or work for a garage here by any chance?

And just to let you know there are lots of cowboys sitting at desks behind fancy showrooms over here who will try and burn you just as quickly. Also most used car warranties only cover the basics such as engine and gearbox which can be inspected by a mechanic at the time of purchase. Any other issues and your generally told where to go.

If you buy from a decent dealer they will not tell you to get lost if something goes wrong.At the minute alot of garages would take your arm off to sell you a car the way things are and also alot of dealers are cheaper than private at the minute according to "carzone".

bazz26

tv3 wrote: »

I dont work for a garage but ive bought many cars over the years

So have I.

My first two cars were bought private and had no problems with them, compared to the rubbish that dealers were offering in the same price range.

I'll be going over to the UK for my next motor.

tv3

bazz26 wrote: »

So have I.

My first two cars were bought private and had no problems with them, compared to the rubbish that dealers were offering in the same price range.

I'll be going over to the UK for my next motor.

What you going to buy??

Bandara

tv3 wrote: »

I dont work for a garage but ive bought many cars over the years

So you don't sell cars then?

really?

tv3

Hammertime wrote: »

So you don't sell cars then?

really?

Taught you have finally gone... :mad:

I will report you if you keep acting the *****:Dunderstand

Bandara

tv3 wrote: »

Taught you have finally gone... :mad:

I will report you if you keep acting the *****:Dunderstand

So thats a yes, so you really are a car dealer and you are making up stuff to attempt to justify the laughable prices that the garages over here ask for.

Thanks for that.

tv3

Hammertime wrote: »

So thats a yes, so you really are a car dealer and you are making up stuff to attempt to justify the laughable prices that the garages over here ask for.

Thanks for that.

Do you wana buy a car:eek:

tv3

Hammertime wrote: »

So thats a yes, so you really are a car dealer and you are making up stuff to attempt to justify the laughable prices that the garages over here ask for.

Thanks for that.

I bet you are one of these people who give out loads about the budget but do fcuk all about it arent you !:D

Bandara

tv3 wrote: »

Do you wana buy a car:eek:

No thank you, I bought a lovely car from the UK a month ago. And I saved a large amount on it instead of the basic specced rubbish that is being pedalled by the garages over here.

Good luck with your car sales.

tv3

Hammertime wrote: »

No thank you, I bought a lovely car from the UK a month ago. And I saved a large amount on it instead of the basic specced rubbish that is being pedalled by the garages over here.

Good luck with your car sales.

What a stupid statement...didnt expect more from you anyway!goodluck with the clocko:D

Bandara

tv3 wrote: »

What a stupid statement...didnt expect more from you anyway!goodluck with the clocko:D

Careful my friend your showing your lack of intelligence now. A failed salesman and a limited remedial mind, how saddening.

And as for my clocked car, it has 5 stamped and recorded services with BMW UK, which I verified with BMW UKs customer services department. Not that I needed to as the documentation with the car included details of the full servicing of the car complete with all the invoices for all individual services, oil changes, tyre and brake pad changes and the tracker history of the car which independantly verified the cars milage.

But you wouldn't understand about any of this, it would require a level of professionalism that extends beyond inventing lies on a car forum and laughing at your own alleged jokes.

Good luck, your going to need it.

tv3

Hammertime wrote: »

Careful my friend your showing your lack of intelligence now. A failed salesman and a limited remedial mind, how saddening.

And as for my clocked car, it has 5 stamped and recorded services with BMW UK, which I verified with BMW UKs customer services department. Not that I needed to as the documentation with the car included details of the full servicing of the car complete with all the invoices for all individual services, oil changes, tyre and brake pad changes and the tracker history of the car which independantly verified the cars milage.

But you wouldn't understand about any of this, it would require a level of professionalism that extends beyond inventing lies on a car forum and laughing at your own alleged jokes.

Good luck, your going to need it.

I couldnt care what you did or have friend !As i said before i wouldnt think you would no the difference anyway if it is clocked or not:eek:now do me a favour and show abit of maturity!:rolleyes:

Anan1

tv3 wrote: »

What a stupid statement...didnt expect more from you anyway!goodluck with the clocko:D

Maybe time to stop digging?

tv3

Anan1 wrote: »

Maybe time to stop digging?

Please make your point and keep to the op"s question !

Bandara

tv3 wrote: »

Taught you have finally gone... :mad:

I will report you if you keep acting the *****:Dunderstand

tv3 wrote: »

I couldnt care what you did or have friend !As i said before i wouldnt think you would no the difference anyway if it is clocked or not:eek:now do me a favour and show abit of maturity!:rolleyes:

Yes maturity. Quite.

peasant

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